Y-Option Scouting: Indiana vs Oregon breakdown
Inside the Oregon–Indiana rematch through a coach’s lens
Welcome back to Y-Option: SCOUTING, where we aim to take you inside the mind of a coach or broadcaster.
Today’s deep dive centers on the College Football Playoff semifinal between Oregon and Indiana—a rare rematch that blends structure, adaptability, and two programs that have arrived here by very different routes.
Indiana enters this game with a clearly defined identity and unwavering confidence, built on discipline, efficiency, and an ability to control the moments that decide games. They’ve shown all season that they don’t need chaos to win—just clarity, execution, and patience.
Across the field, Oregon arrives evolved. Since their October loss to the Hoosiers, the Ducks have gained experience, gotten healthier, and leaned into the growth mindset that defines Dan Lanning’s program. They’re faster, cleaner, and more aggressive—and they know exactly where the first meeting slipped.
What makes this matchup compelling isn’t just the rematch—it’s where the game will be won.
Based on my film study, keep an eye on the following:
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