Lily Crane

Lily Crane

Joined: Jun 9, 2025

Lily Crane a reporter for Oregon Ducks on SI. Before attending the University of Oregon Journalism School of Communications, she grew up in Grants Pass, Oregon. She previously spent three years covering Ducks sports for the University of Oregon's student newspaper, The Daily Emerald. Lily's also a play-by-play broadcaster for Big Ten Plus and the student radio station, KWVA 88.1 FM Eugene. She became the first woman in KWVA Sports history to be the primary voice of a team when she called Oregon soccer in 2024. Her voice has been heard over the airwaves calling various sports for Oregon, Bushnell University and Thurston High School athletics.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning

Phil Knight on the Nike Campus in Beaverton with a room sized image of Bill Bowerman in 2018.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning walks the field during the Oregon Ducks annual spring game on April 25, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Oregon defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington

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Questions still remain about the Oregon Ducks' injury availability despite receiving clarity on quarterback Dante Moore's status.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reacts during the first half of the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Oregon Ducks fans may have experienced the early stress anxiety of a Week 2 loss, but they aren't the only team whose College Football Playoff hopes hang on by a thread with a blemish on their record.

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore

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With questions looming about quarterback Dante Moore's availability against the UCLA Bruins, Oregon Ducks fans received some clarity in the first injury report.

Jul 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Oregon Football head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Big Ten Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Oregon Ducks football coach opened his Wednesday press conference with a statement on basketball coach Dana Altman's retirement.

Sep 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Matthew Johnson (55) and offensive lineman Dave Iuli (74) walk on the field after a game against the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Fifth-year Dave Iuli is one of two returning starters on the Oregon Ducks' 2025 offensive line, which shifted to a unit full of young talent in 2026.

Sep 30, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Jerry Mixon (54) during the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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Oregon Ducks linebacker Jerry Mixon got candid about practicing against quarterbacks Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola each week and how it prepares the defense for a tough UCLA Bruins quarterback matchup.

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Dan Lanning provided some clarity on quarterback Dante Moore's injury status entering a pivotal matchup against the UCLA Bruins.

Jul 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Football head coach Bob Chesney speaks during Big Ten Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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UCLA Bruins coach Bob Chesney broke down his text to the Oregon Ducks after quarterback Dante Moore's injury.

Oregon Assistant Coach Ra'Shaad Samples apologizes for his DUI during press conference August 12, 2026.

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and his staff continue to battle for their first commitment in the 2028 recruiting class.

Sep 18, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning shakes the hand of Portland State Vikings head coach Chris Fisk after a game at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Coach Dan Lanning seemingly found a recruiting gem with this four-star athlete.

Oregon football coach Dan Lanning speaks during a press availability on Aug. 26, 2026, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene.

Coach Dan Lanning didn't mince his words on the Oregon Ducks' unique mindset entering a pivotal stretch of Big Ten play.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during a press conference on Aug. 18, 2026, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Oregon.

The Oregon Ducks' 2027 recruiting class continues to look well-rounded as Early Signing Day nears.