Dan Lanning fires offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer after slow start at Oregon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning announced the firing of offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer on October 25, 2026. Lanning admitted that promoting Mehringer was a mistake, as the team's offense struggled significantly, averaging just 24.7 points per game this season. Despite the setback, Lanning sees the opportunity to hire a new offensive coordinator who can revitalize the team moving forward. He aims to address the offensive issues ahead of the winter transfer portal season.
- •Dan Lanning acknowledges mistake in hiring Drew Mehringer.
- •Oregon's offense ranked 74th nationally, averaging 24.7 points per game.
- •Lanning will seek a dynamic replacement for Mehringer.
- •The Ducks historically perform well in the transfer portal.
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Lanning admitted his mistake; now he must right his wrong | Opinion
"With the firing offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, Dan Lanning admitted his mistake. Now me must right his wrong with the Oregon Ducks.
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