Crossbar Dare, Cancer Care, and Road Test | Oregon Ducks Football News

Dan Lanning took a wild swing at a football crossbar—thanks to Pat McAfee’s dare—and landed a five-figure donation for childhood cancer research, plus his own $50K pledge. It was all smiles before Oregon’s crucial road game against Oklahoma State, their first true test of the season after a nail-biting win over Boise State. That close call? Coach Lanning called it a wake-up call—one that’s already forging grit and focus. Now, with the stakes high and the pressure on, the Ducks must prove they’ve learned from their shaky start and can dominate on the road against a tough opponent. The crossbar stunt was fun—but the real story’s on the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d89ecb678307859