Oregon head coach Dan Lanning was immediately linked to the head coaching position at Alabama after Nick Saban’s retirement. Despite the reports, Lanning remained committed to staying in Eugene throughout the offseason.
Lanning joined The Ryen Russillo Podcast and was asked if he ever considered leaving Oregon this offseason for the Alabama job. Lanning continued to emphatically deny his interest in any other job and state his desire to be at Oregon.
“No, the decision was made long before the season started, long before I took this job,” Lanning said. “Oregon took a chance on me. I truly believe this is a job that we can make the best job in college football. And when you feel that way, then let’s put some blood, sweat, and tears and sweat equity into making that the job you think it can be.”
Over his first two seasons at Oregon, Lanning is 22-5 and has led the Ducks to back-to-back bowl victories. The Ducks made an appearance in the Pac-12 Championship game and ended the season with a dominant win over Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl.