Dan Lanning promises a long-term future for the Ducks
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning he had a season to remember. Lanning has his Oregon team in the mix once again for the Big Ten Championship. While speaking on ESPN’s College GameDay show on Saturday, Lanning confirmed his commitment into the Oregon program.
“I’m so appreciative of what I have here. This is going to be my place. I’m here forever,” Lanning said while talking to Pat McAfee.
“I so appreciate what I have here. This will be my place. I’m here forever.”
Dan Lanning says Oregon Duck is for life 💚 pic.twitter.com/HmZc5atDdC
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 22, 2025
Lanning’s comments fired up the crowd in Oregon that was near the GameDay set. On Saturday, Oregon plays USC in a Big Ten showdown.
Lanning is one of the most successful young college football coaches in the country. He has yet to turn 40. The head coach will likely be in demand for several coaching openings this offseason, but Lanning appears to be dismissing all speculation.
The Ducks are 9-1 this season, with their only loss coming against Indiana. Oregon football players have won four games in a row.
Oregon football is looking for another College Football Playoff berth
Lanning has worked wonders with the Ducks in his short tenure. The The Oregon coach has only lost two games Since the start of the 2024 season. One came in last year’s College Football Playoff at Ohio State and one came this season at the Hoosiers.
This is Lanning’s fourth season in Eugene. He needs just one more win this campaign to reach at least 10 wins in all seasons in charge. Oregon fans love to see that, as the team is gunning for its second Big Ten championship as a member of the conference.
The Oregon head coach cut his teeth working as an assistant at some of the top college football programs in the country. He spent a year under Nick Saban at Alabama and some time with Kirby Smart at Georgia.
Oregon plays USC on Saturday at 3:30 ET. USC enters the game 8-2 on the season. Both Oregon and USC came into the Big Ten from the Pac-12 prior to the 2024 campaign.
The Ducks also play Washington near the end of the 2025 regular season.
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