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Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning Secures $11M Annual Salary in New Six-Year Deal

The University of Oregon extended Lanning's contract through 2030, making him one of the top five highest-paid coaches in college football.

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Dan Lanning's new six-year contract raises his annual salary from $8.2 million to nearly $11 million, pending board approval.
  • The deal places Lanning among the top five highest-paid college football coaches in the nation, alongside names like Kirby Smart and Ryan Day.
  • Lanning has achieved a 35-6 record since becoming Oregon's head coach in 2022, including a Big Ten championship and an undefeated 2024 regular season.
  • Oregon's board of trustees is scheduled to meet Friday to finalize the contract, which also retains Lanning's $20 million buyout clause.
  • The Ducks have seen consistent success under Lanning, with back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances and a strong national championship contention.