Dan Lanning: ‘The way we do playoffs in college football is messed up’

EUGENE — Dan Lanning isn’t sure whether Oregon gained an advantage by playing in the first round of the College Football Playoff or Texas Tech is benefiting from a bye. What Lanning is more certain about is “the way we do playoffs in college football is messed up.” The fourth-year Oregon coach, who has been adamant in calling for the season to end on Jan. 1, was at it again Monday as the No. 5 Ducks prepare to take on the No. 4 Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl. He said Texas Tech should have a home field advantage in the quarterfinals rather than a neutral site game. “We’re really excited to be going to the Orange Bowl, but this game should be played at Texas Tech,” Lanning said. “They’re the...