Remember when Oregon looked like a legitimate national championship contender? Ranked No. 2 in the preseason AP Top 25, the Ducks had every reason to believe this could be their year. Fast-forward to now, and Dan Lanning is running out of answers as the offense continues to sputter. A 21–10 loss to Illinois made matters worse, but Oregon has finally made a move, and somebody has paid the price.
The Ducks have pulled the plug on offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, officially confirming his departure in a statement. Head coach Dan Lanning also broke his silence following the news, expressing that it had been an honor to work alongside Mehringer.
“Drew has been a valued member of this staff since 2022, and I am appreciative of everything he’s done for Oregon,” said head coach Dan Lanning, as reported by On3’s Pete Nakos…