The Dan Lanning era in Oregon will last for the next decade.
The duck will add another two years to the head coach’s existing contract on Thursday, and will keep him with the team until 2030. The deal is expected to be official if Oregon councillors approve it Friday.
Running, 38, is now It is reportedly He averaged $11 million over the next six years, and every year he became the fourth-highest wage coach in college football. He’s just above Texas’ Steve Sarkisian ($10.8 million) and just behind Clemson’s Dabo Swinney ($11.5). Kirby Smart ($13.2 million) is the most paid coach in the sport. Lanning was the defensive coordinator for three seasons under him in Georgia.
In his first three seasons as head coach, Lanning led the Ducks to a trio of over 10 winning seasons, including over 10 regular seasons and 2025 Big Ten Championship victory.
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One thing Lanning doesn’t have yet is to succeed in the college football playoffs. In 2024 he was unable to lift Oregon in both games with Washington as the ducks settled in the Fiesta Bowl. This past season, Oregon flops in the quarterfinals, losing 41-21 to final champion Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.
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