Yeah, Lanning is a really good coach and seems like an elite recruiter. I actually like the guy, but I don't know there just seems to be something missing. I know those Oregon teams have a ton of talent and that is in part why all of the computers seem to love them, but they don't really feel like a program with a lot of talent. They don't seem to overwhelm their opponents and they're not very physically imposing. I get this is sort of an "eye test" subjective thing, but watching them get pushed around by IU definitely colors my perception of them. They got obliterated by OSU in the playoffs last year too.
I'll be interested to see how they look against USC. Even when the ND game was tight with USC, it was pretty clear who the bigger, stronger, and more talented team was. We physically imposed our will in the run game over and over again, and held an explosive offense in check.