Treis: Big ten coach signs an extension of the 6-year contract

Lanning came to Eugene, Ore after three years as a defensive coordinator Georgia. He led the Bulldogs defense to the national championship 2021 in Athens last year. Before Georgia, he spent time in Pittsburgh, the state of Sam Houston, Alabama and Memphis.

The ducks are 35-6 in three seasons under Lanning. You have an unbeaten regular 2024 season, a Big ten conference Championship and A College Football Playoff Berth. They entered the CFP as No. 1 seed before fell into the later champion Ohio State.

There was interest in Lanning from other schools and the NFL. At the time Lanning said: “I think everyone can see that I don't go anywhere. So, I love what we have here. I have three boys who love Eugene. We have a lot of unfinished business we hope and I enjoy the journey. So this will be the place where I train for a long time. For a long time as long as I continue my job. “

With the increase and expansion, Lanning will achieve an average of $ 11 million a year, which makes him a top 5 coach in college football. The buyout remains the same at 20 million US dollars. One can certainly say that the ducks have locked one of the best coaches in college football in the long term.