Dan Lanning’s Oregon entered the game at home ranked No. 3 and riding expectations. But the Ducks never recovered from a second-half breakdown against Indiana. The Hoosiers pulled ahead and sealed a 30–20 road win in Eugene.
Oregon’s offense was hobbled. Quarterback Dante Moore faced heavy pressure, was sacked six times, and threw two interceptions. Meanwhile, the defense couldn’t make the stops when it mattered most.
Indiana converted in clutch moments, and big plays over the middle punished the Ducks late. It also exposed questions about consistency, in-game adjustments, and how the Ducks respond when tested. Fans and pundits are now circling the possibility that Dan Lanning’s grip is slipping.
The notion of firing him is growing louder on the internet.
“Get this f*ck face Dan Lanning out of Oregon. He will NEVER win ANYTHING of importance or significance and he’s ALL fluff and no substance. Piece of sh*t cant even beat a cupcake team like Indiana at home favored by 7.5 @oregonfootball. F*ck yall. Fire Dan Lanning you cowards,” a fan went off on Lanning.
The sentiment was echoed by several other fans.
“Dan Lanning is James Franklin 2.0,” a fan wrote.
“Got out played and out coached today. Plain and simple,” a fan wrote.
“Lanning sucks,” a fan wrote.
Lanning sucks 😂😂😂
— Stephanie Skogstad (@StephanieSkogs1) October 12, 2025
“Bad coach Dan Lanning,” a fan wrote.
“Dan lanning is so mediocre,” a fan wrote.
This loss breaks Oregon’s streak. They were on a good run until the game against Indiana. Even though they won games against weaker teams, they still had an unbeaten streak to show. Now, that bubble has burst.
Indiana, on the other hand, kept their unbeaten streak and walked away with a comfortable win.
Dan Lanning’s Buyout Scenario
Dan Lanning’s contract is structured to give him strong protection. His extension with Oregon is fully guaranteed and carries a $20 million buyout if he departs. He also receives an average salary near $11 million under the deal through 2030.
Some reports place his broader buyout obligations much higher. Because of these protections, Oregon would face a steep financial hurdle if it chose to fire Lanning prematurely. That barrier likely ensures the program will absorb this loss and look for course correction rather than make a reckless change.
For now, the coach has gracefully accepted defeat. After the game, he gave Indiana props for being better prepared and executing their plays well. He did blame the second-half penalties as one of the major reasons why Oregon lost.
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