The Oregon Ducks are on the verge of making a historic playoff push, thanks to the transformative leadership of Dan Lanning, who has been the secret weapon for Oregon, inspiring the team and producing thrilling results (12-0). This season, the Ducks are playing without pressure, and their fans aspire to a championship.

As the Big Ten title game approaches, everyone focuses their attention on Lanning, not only for his strategic genius but also for the potential impact a victory could have beyond the football field. If the Ducks come out victorious, Lanning could reap financial rewards that would be the perfect ending to an incredible season.

How Much Will Dan Lanning Make For Oregon Victory in the Big 10?

As we say, great performance leaps great rewards, and that’s exactly the case with Oregon Ducks’ head coach, Dan Lanning. Well, after finishing the regular season with flying colors, Ducks coach earned $200k for taking his team successfully to the top of the Big 12 rankings. Now the cherry-on-top moment for Lanning is if Oregon wins the conference title, he will get a $150k performance bonus. Now you can understand their game against Penn State will not only open doors for playoffs but also make Lanning cash in a fortune.

This season has been nothing but exceptional for Dan Lanning and his team. Since the start, they have shown their hold over the game, and now that they are finally a game away from their final destination, it’s time for their coach also to gain big remuneration.

Besides, he also locked in a second one-year contract extension until January 2031, which includes $8.4 million in salary and $1 million in deferred compensation, because of Oregon’s second consecutive 10-win regular season. Now all this will hold value only if they enter the championship game.

Dan Lanning and team’s strength

Well, to date, the Oregon Ducks remain the only team that is yet to be beaten this season, standing still with an exceptional record of 12-0, just a game away from their ultimate goal. However, Penn State is the only team that can stop its run in the championship. Both teams have their own strengths and will definitely get tested in today’s game.

Talking about Penn State, it is the No. 5 ranked defense team in the nation, which has only allowed 95 rushing yards per game to their opponents, and now that they are going to face the Ducks, it will be the real test of their caliber.

But Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks are no less in competition; their star quarterback, Dillon Gabriel, is a real threat to Penn State, as he is not only good at knocking scores on the field but also has great accuracy and mobility, which can be a real game changer. The guy has scored for 3275 yards with 24 touchdowns, which is more than enough to define his performance.

Even Lanning and the team are quite clear with their goal, as their coach clearly mentions how outside voices don’t bother them, saying, “You know it hasn’t been hard because our focus has been really clear from the beginning. We don’t really worry about the opinions of others. In fact, we call you guys ‘The Machine.” Now we know why it’s the No. 1 ranked team in the country. Let’s see how they perform their final battle of survival.