Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has turned to staff member Jay Johnson to take over play-calling duties on offense.
The move comes one day after the Ducks officially parted ways with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer following a 21-10 loss at Illinois that dropped Oregon to 4-3. Lanning had left the door open to a change after the game, saying “all things are on the table” as the offense continued to struggle.
Johnson, listed on the staff as an assistant quarterbacks coach, brings extensive experience as a play-caller. He has served as offensive coordinator at Southern Miss, Louisiana Lafayette, Minnesota, Colorado, Michigan State, and most recently Wyoming…