Dan Lanning understands that, in a long college football season, you have to mix it up. It is the driving force behind the Oregon football coach’s oft-viral motivational speeches, including the one against Michigan that evoked Russell Crowe’s character in “Gladiator” and created a memorable moment for his players on the field.

Notable NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky made an appearance on the show Next Round Live and shared his thoughts about Lanning's current standing in college football and an encounter that led him to believe Lanning was going to be the next coaching superstar.

This week renown scoop sleuth Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that NFL executives are intrigued by what Dan Lanning is doing at Oregon. A front office guy told

Oregon Ducks football coach Dan Lanning had a plan heading into Saturday’s game against the Michigan Wolverines. As the undefeated Ducks prepared to face off against the defending national champions earlier in the week, Lanning told his players about something he wanted to do when they played in Ann Arbor at Michigan Stadium.

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks will look to improve their record to 11-0 when they take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday night. Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derri

Lanning earned his second one-year extension, through January 2031 worth $8.4 million in salary plus $1 million in deferred compensation

Dan Lanning, the head coach of the Oregon Ducks, has quickly risen to prominence in college football, transforming the program into a serious national champions

Dan Lanning's success at the University of Oregon has reportedly caught the eye of some NFL franchises, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The Oregon Ducks are amid a historic season as the end of November draws closer. Along with being on the cusp of a College Football Playoff berth and Big Ten championship, they can finish unbeaten for the first time since 1916.