{
  "id": 13777771,
  "title": "Dan Lanning doesn't close door on offensive play-caller change",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/dan-lanning-doesnt-close-door-on-offensive-play-caller-change",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T18:51:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dan-lanning-doesnt-close-door-185153107.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the midst of the third quarter against UCLA, Oregon's offense found themselves trailing by 10 points, with only 100 total yards to their name and committing four turnovers. Backup quarterback Dylan Raiola, who had previously thrown for 300 yards and two touchdowns against USC, was struggling, completing just 3 of his 16 passes and throwing two interceptions. Oregon's backup interior lineman, Koloi Keli, was positioned as the fullback in an unfamiliar I-formation formation, flanked by running back Jordon Davison and two tight ends. This lineup resulted in three consecutive successful runs, marking the first first-down in what seemed like an eternity. The crowd cheered in relief, albeit with a hint of sarcasm. Despite this positive, the Ducks' offensive strategy was still seen as a last resort, as it had never worked before. The fifth of seven offensive plays in the game, this I-formation scheme was highly unusual for Oregon. The performance of backup quarterback Raiola and offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer came under scrutiny, with Raiola's completion rate dropping drastically and Mehringer's run scheme failing the Ducks when they needed it most. Offensive coordinator Dan Lanning was asked about the possibility of a play-caller change, stating that they needed to evaluate the entire game, considering various factors such as calls and practice. Lanning's stance on hiring Mehringer remains uncertain, as it might become a significant issue if the Ducks' offense continues to underperform.",
  "summary": "Oregon's offense was abysmal against UCLA on Saturday, leading to questions about offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and a potential change.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}