Earlier in 2024, Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning said that “the grass is damn green in Eugene” when rumors swirled that he might replace legendary coach Nick Sab

Lanning and the Ducks have gone for unexpected onside kicks multiple times over the last few years, including once this year against the Ohio State Buckeyes where the kicker aimed straight for a front-line player, drilled him in the stomach, and had an Oregon player hop on the ball.

For Oregon Duck fans that were gripping their seats and tracking flight logs to Tuscaloosa, Alabama while unfounded rumors of coach Dan Lanning’s departure ran

After the win, Lanning admitted that it was their plan to steal some energy from "Jump Around" and use it to their advantage. He even compared hearing that song to "Pavlov's Dog," wanting his team to play harder once they heard it.