Dan Lanning earns an average of about $11 million a year at Oregon on an amended six year contract that runs through the 2030 season. Oregon’s board approved the deal in March 2025, after Lanning led the Ducks to a 13 and 1 record and the Big Ten title in their first season in the conference. The raise was about $2 million a year, and the contract is fully guaranteed.
| Average salary | About $11 million a year, up roughly $2 million |
| Length | Six years, through the 2030 season |
| If Oregon fires him | Fully guaranteed, which is rare in college football |
| If he leaves | $20 million buyout, unchanged from his previous deal |
| Previous pay | About $8.2 million in total compensation in 2024; $4.7 million on his original deal |
How His Pay Climbed
| Contract | Terms |
|---|---|
| Hired from Georgia, Dec. 2021 | Six years, just over $29 million ($4.7 million a year) |
| Extension after turning down Alabama, Jan. 2024 | Base of $7.2 million for 2024, rising to $8.4 million after a 10 win season |
| After the Big Ten title, March 2025 | About $11 million a year through 2030, fully guaranteed |
How It Compares
| Coach | School | Annual pay |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby Smart (Lanning’s former boss) | Georgia | $13 million |
| Dabo Swinney | Clemson | $11.5 million |
| Dan Lanning | Oregon | About $11 million |
Contract terms are from reporting by Yahoo Sports, ESPN and FootballScoop at the time of the board’s approval. The full national list is on our college football coaching salaries page.
The Bottom Line
Dan Lanning makes about $11 million a year on a fully guaranteed Oregon contract through 2030, and would owe the school $20 million to leave early. His pay has more than doubled since he arrived from Georgia in 2021. Follow the Ducks on the Oregon football schedule, Oregon score today and Oregon NIL.