Overview

• Dan Lanning's six-year contract extension with Oregon guarantees him an average annual value of $10.9 million, making him one of the top five highest-paid public college football coaches in 2025.
• The deal includes performance-based bonuses, with up to $1.075 million in incentives annually for achievements like conference championships and College Football Playoff success.
• Lanning has achieved a 35-6 record in his first three seasons at Oregon, leading the team to a Big Ten championship and a No. 1 College Football Playoff seed in their inaugural Big Ten season.
• Oregon's leadership emphasized the extension as a strategic move to retain Lanning and avoid the program being perceived as a stepping stone for coaches seeking other opportunities.
• The contract includes a $20 million buyout clause if Lanning leaves, ensuring a strong mutual commitment between the coach and the university.