Watch: Things to know about Oregon football coach Dan Lanning
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning joined the Ducks as head coach for the 2022 season.
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning spoke at Big Ten media days, reflecting on the team’s successful first year in the conference.The Ducks have seen significant player weight gains during the offseason, contributing to increased power numbers.
Oregon football made a splash last year during its first season in the Big Ten Conference – both literally and figuratively.
First came the giant, inflatable Duck that was plopped into the White River on the opening day of Big Ten football media days in July in Indianapolis. Four months later Oregon followed its undefeated regular season with a win against Penn State in the conference championship game.
Year two officially started July 23 in Las Vegas when coach Dan Lanning and three players – linebacker Bryce Boettcher, tight end Kenyon Sadiq and defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei – participated in Big Ten football media days inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
There were no gimmicks this time around for the Ducks, whose only blemish on their 13-1 record in 2024 came in the season-ending loss Jan. 1 in the Rose Bowl to conference rival Ohio State, the eventual College Football Playoff champion.
“Coming in a year ago it was uncharted waters for us,” Lanning said. “It was, ‘OK, what’s the Big Ten going to be like? And it’s been super fulfilling. Getting the opportunity to win the Big Ten in our first year, play some unbelievable teams, has created a really special experience.”
Here are some highlights from Lanning’s turn at the podium on Wednesday.
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