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Dan Lanning has the Oregon Ducks back in the championship hunt, and he's considered one of the best head coaches in college football.

Here’s how much another school would have to pay to land Oregon’s Dan Lanning, though the HC’s made it clear he’s staying put.

As LSU begins its latest coaching search, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt has offered up three names he believes the Tigers should call on his podcast Monday. His list includes two of college football’s biggest legends and one rising star who just happens to be leading the Oregon Ducks.

Oregon and head coach Dan Lanning added a key recruit to their 2026 class on Friday, strengthening their push toward national title contention. Hodge, previously committed to Michigan State, praised Oregon's game environment: “The fans were going crazy.”

Those wondering who is actually in charge of LSU’s football coaching search got their answer on Wednesday. Because LSU does not currently have a permanent university president, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry was heavily involved in the decision to fire former football coach Brian Kelly on Sunday.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry didn’t mince words Wednesday as he launched a blistering critique of LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward’s handling of high-profile coaching contracts — and made it clear he intends to play a decisive role in the university’s next football hire.