Dan Lanning critiques NFL players returning to college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning expressed strong opposition to a recent court ruling allowing former NFL players to return to college football. This decision follows a Louisiana court's ruling amid a tumultuous offseason for college athletics. Lanning stated that once players enter the NFL, they should not be allowed to come back to college, arguing it is unfair to current college athletes who have worked hard throughout the offseason. As the Oregon Ducks prepare for the upcoming season ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll, they aim to build on their recent successes without seeking talent from returning NFL players.
- •Louisiana court allows NFL players to return to college football.
- •Dan Lanning calls the ruling unfair to current players.
- •Oregon Ducks enter 2026 season ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll.
- •Dante Moore remains the starting quarterback for Oregon.
- •Lanning refuses to recruit former NFL players for the team.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Times Have Changed’ – Oregon HC Dan Lanning Gets Reality Check From Analyst on NFL Players Returning to College
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon’s Dan Lanning Sends Strong Message on NFL Players Returning to College Football
"It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason in college athletics. Even though the season sits a week away, court rulings surround much of the talk.Most recently, a Louisiana court allowed athletes who were once on NFL contracts to return to college. With NFL camp in full swing and players starting to get cut, athletes are […] The post Oregon’s Dan Lanning Sends Strong Message on NFL Players Returning to College Football appeared first on HEAVY.
"Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has voiced strong opposition to the growing trend of athletes returning to college football after entering the NFL. A temporary restraining order granted by a Louisiana court recently opened a legal avenue for select players on NFL rosters to reclaim collegiate eligibility.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:04 AM‘Times Have Changed’ – Oregon HC Dan Lanning Gets Reality Check From Analyst on NFL Players Returning to College
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has voiced strong opposition to the growing trend of athletes returning to college football after entering the NFL. A temporary restraining order granted by a Louisiana court recently opened a legal avenue for select players on NFL rosters to reclaim collegiate eligibility.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 1:55 AMOregon’s Dan Lanning Sends Strong Message on NFL Players Returning to College Football
It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason in college athletics. Even though the season sits a week away, court rulings surround much of the talk.Most recently, a Louisiana court allowed athletes who were once on NFL contracts to return to college. With NFL camp in full swing and players starting to get cut, athletes are […] The post Oregon’s Dan Lanning Sends Strong Message on NFL Players Returning to College Football appeared first on HEAVY.
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