Oregon Coach Dan Lanning Rejects Alabama Speculation, Commits to Ducks

Lanning's decision to stay could position Oregon as a regular national title contender as the team joins the Big Ten in 2024.

Dan Lanning, head coach of the Oregon Ducks, has announced he will remain with the team amid rumors he was a top contender to replace retiring Alabama coach Nick Saban.
Lanning has led the Ducks to a 22-5 record in his two seasons as head coach, including a Pac-12 Championship Game appearance, a Fiesta Bowl victory, and a No. 6 finish in the AP poll.
Lanning, who was a graduate assistant at Alabama in 2015 and worked under Saban protégé Kirby Smart at Georgia, has been praised for his recruiting and team building at Oregon.
Oregon is set to join the Big Ten in 2024, and with the expansion of the Playoff system to 12 teams, Lanning's decision to stay could position the Ducks as a regular national title contender.
Lanning's decision to stay at Oregon is seen as a defining moment for the next generation of young college football coaches, as he opts to continue building a program rather than jumping to a traditional powerhouse.