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Dan Lanning's $65.4M Deal Positions Him Among College Football Elite

3/8/2025

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Dan Lanning has secured a remarkable $65.4 million contract extension with Oregon, fully guaranteed if dismissed without cause. With his annual salary soaring to $11 million, he now ranks among the top five coaches in college football. Lanning, dedicated to the Ducks, is focused on leading them back to the College Football Playoff by 2025, despite swirling NFL speculation.

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Dan Lanning has secured a remarkable $65.4 million contract extension with Oregon, fully guaranteed if dismissed without cause. With his annual salary soaring to $11 million, he now ranks among the top five coaches in college football. Lanning, dedicated to the Ducks, is focused on leading them back to the College Football Playoff by 2025, despite swirling NFL speculation.