Oregon fires offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer after a loss to Illinois

Oregon sacked offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer on Sunday, the day following their defeat to Illinois. The Ducks suffered a 21-10 loss on the road to the Illini, marking their third such setback of the season and effectively eliminating their chances of securing a spot in the College Football Playoff. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning expressed gratitude for Mehringer's contributions since joining in 2022, acknowledging his pivotal role in the team's achievements over recent seasons.

Lanning cited the need for a fresh approach to propel the offense forward as the rationale behind the decision. The Ducks, preseason-ranked No. 2, are currently 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play. Their only road loss in Big Ten play since joining the conference in 2024 was the recent defeat. Following the game, Lanning hinted at potential changes to enhance the team's performance, noting that Oregon is currently not the best version of itself.

He also hinted at possible misjudgments regarding the team's abilities at the start of the season, emphasizing that the team's performance so far does not reflect the potential they have as a unit. Oregon faces No. 20 Northwestern in their upcoming match on Saturday.