Oregon Ducks' Lanning Draws NFL Speculation Amid Success

The Oregon Ducks are experiencing a remarkable season under head coach Dan Lanning, achieving a 10-0 record and high rankings in college football. Despite a solid 39-18 victory against Maryland, the team faced challenges with penalties and injuries to key players like Jordan Burch and Traeshon Holden. Lanning is being lauded as potentially the second-best coach in college football, with speculation about a possible NFL future, drawing comparisons to Nick Saban's transition to professional football. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky and other analysts have praised Lanning's coaching abilities, placing him among elite coaches like Kirby Smart. As the Ducks aim for a College Football Playoff berth, they face critical upcoming games against Wisconsin and Washington, which will determine their championship trajectory. Concerns about the success of college coaches in the NFL persist, with some advising Lanning to consider staying in college football.