Oregon Fires Coach 1 Day After Embarrassing Loss to Illinois
A frustrating 21-10 loss opened the eyes of the Oregon Ducks, who fired a coach that fans had been wanting gone for weeks.
Oregon abruptly fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer just one day after suffering a disappointing 4-3 loss to unranked Illinois. The 38-year-old coach, who joined the Ducks in 2022, was promoted to full-time offensive coordinator this year. Head coach Dan Lanning praised Mehringer's contributions to the program over the past few seasons, stating that he felt a new direction was needed to boost the team's offense.
The Ducks' offensive struggles were evident in Saturday's game, where they failed to match the explosive play they demonstrated last year. Quarterbacks Brock Thomas and Dylan Raiola struggled to replace star quarterback Dante Moore, who was out with a concussion. The team's third-down efficiency also dropped significantly under Mehringer's leadership, averaging just 35.1% compared to the league-leading 46.5%.
Lanning acknowledged the need for change, expressing gratitude for Mehringer's efforts while wishing him the best in his future endeavors.
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