Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning recently agreed to a new contract that increased his annual salary to $11 million, making him the fourth highest paid coach in college football. The highest paid coaches currently are Kirby Smart of Georgia making $13.2 million, Ryan Day of Ohio State making $12.5 million, and Dabo Swinney of Clemson making $11.5 million annually.
Lanning took over as coach of the Oregon Ducks in 2022 and has shown steady improvement each season, culminating in a perfect 13-0 record and a Big Ten Championship in 2024. However, the Ducks fell to the eventual National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl. Lanning’s success has led to increased recognition and compensation, putting him among the highest paid coaches in the country.
Other coaches making at least $10 million annually include Steve Sarkisian of Texas, Lincoln Riley of USC, Kalen DeBoer of Alabama, and Bill Belichick of North Carolina. Lanning’s success with the Ducks has raised expectations for the upcoming 2025 season, as fans hope to see continued growth and success under his leadership. With Lanning’s new contract in place, the Ducks are poised to compete at a high level and potentially challenge for a national championship in the near future.
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