The Oregon Ducks and coach Dan Lanning will go into their 2026 season with quite a few marquee matchups in the Big Ten as well as some interesting non-conference games during the first few weeks of the season on their schedule. With the 12-team College Football Playoff now becoming the expectation for Ducks fans, below are the two games that will define Oregon’s season in 2026.  Ducks vs USC could have College Football Playoff Implications Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning greets fans before the game against the Southern California Trojans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images The Ducks' first Big Ten contest will come against the USC Trojans in Los Angeles. The Ducks defeated the Trojans last year in Autzen Stadium in late November, but the two teams will square off in September in 2026, instead.…