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Dan Lanning Named Candidate at Penn State, but Plenty Would Have to Happen

Penn State’s coaching search has taken a notable turn as Dan Lanning emerges as a potential candidate to replace Matt Campbell, whose Nittany Lions have stumbled into a three-game losing streak after a 31-23 defeat to USC. The program’s playoff hopes now appear in jeopardy, raising urgency around the search for a new leader.

Meanwhile, Lanning’s own tenure at Oregon has faced mounting scrutiny following a dismal 17-15 home loss to UCLA, where the Ducks turned the ball over seven times and struggled to sustain offensive momentum. Oregon, once a preseason favorite for a national championship run, now sits at 3-2 and grapples with quarterback instability and stagnant play-calling, prompting Lanning to acknowledge potential staff changes ahead.

The contrast between the two programs—one in crisis, the other evaluating its future—highlights the high-stakes nature of college football’s coaching carousel this season.

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