Oregon Ducks Fire Offensive Coordinator
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On Sunday morning, Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning announced that offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer was being let go. The decision followed a season where the Ducks averaged twenty‑four point seven points per game, ranking seventy‑fourth nationally. Their rushing offense averaged one hundred twenty‑one point five yards per game, ranking ninety‑ninth, while the passing attack averaged two hundred forty‑eight point eight yards, ranking forty‑third. With a roster loaded with talent, the program seeks a new offensive mind. Candidates include Chip Kelly, former head coach and current Northwestern OC, and Dana Holgorsen, Nebraska OC. The search will likely conclude after the season ends.
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Timeline
- On January 1 2007 Chip Kelly first hired as Oregon offensive coordinator.
- On September 10 2026 Lanning considered hiring Chip Kelly for offensive coordinator role.
- On October 25 2026 Dan Lanning fires Drew Mehringer as offensive coordinator.
- On October 25 2026 Oregon averages twenty‑four point seven points per game this season.
- On October 25 2026 Oregon rushing offense ranks ninety‑ninth nationally.
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