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Oregon Coach Lanning Proposes Revolutionary College Playoff Changes

1/2/2026

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Oregon coach Dan Lanning calls for major changes to the College Football Playoff schedule, proposing weekly playoff games and a season ending January 1.
He says the long playoff breaks disadvantage teams and hinder coaching transitions amid the transfer portal.
Lanning also recommends moving the transfer portal opening to February, limiting transfers to two without penalties, capping buyouts, and restoring five years to play four seasons.

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Oregon coach Dan Lanning calls for major changes to the College Football Playoff schedule, proposing weekly playoff games and a season ending January 1.
He says the long playoff breaks disadvantage teams and hinder coaching transitions amid the transfer portal.
Lanning also recommends moving the transfer portal opening to February, limiting transfers to two without penalties, capping buyouts, and restoring five years to play four seasons.