With no Alabama job available, Dan Lanning's name hasn't been bandied about as much in coaching discussions the past two years. But on ESPN's "College GameDay" in front of the Oregon crowd, he did his darndest to take his name off the table entirely.

Week 13 didn’t do much to clear up the Playoff picture, and what we learned was there is still a lot to be decided in Rivalry Week.

As Oregon's coach once again affirms his loyalty, another star of college coaching wrestles with a decision that is, frankly, absurd.

Prior to Saturday's home game against USC, Dan Lanning reiterated his commitment to being Oregon's head football coach for the long haul.