Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning Receives Contract Bonus for Win vs. Wisconsin Badgers

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning hit another notable contract incentive in the win over the Wisconsin Badgers. Lanning has the Ducks 11-0 for the second time in school history.

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talks to the media during the post game press conference following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning continues to reach his contract incentives as the team aims for an undefeated season.

With a 16-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison on Saturday, the Ducks secured their 11th victory of the campaign. Per reports from James Crepea of The Oregonian, this triggers a $200,000 performance bonus for Lanning for reaching that win total.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning yells on the sideline as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In last week's game against the Maryland Terrapins, Oregon reached 10 wins, which gave Lanning an automatic one-year contract extension. The added year on his contract, through January 2031, is reported to be worth a total of $9.4 million.

Lanning could have a chance at even more cash if the Ducks hit some incentives during the final stretch of this season.

If Oregon reaches the first round of the College Football Playoff, Lanning can earn a $150,000 bonus. An appearance in a quarterfinal game could add an additional $200,000 while a berth in the semifinal is worth $250,000. A spot in the National Championship game would pay him $500,000. If Lanning lead Oregon to its first-ever football national championship, his annual salary will increase by $500,000 for the following year and all subsequent years of the contract.

After the win over Wisconsin, Lanning praised the Ducks for hanging tough in a close game on the road.

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning looks on during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

"We can handle critical moments," Lanning said. "We can handle when it's tough, and at some point that experience is going to pay off for us. It certainly paid off for us tonight, going through some of that before. It paid off tonight. . . . We're a physical football team, and that's what we're gonna hang our hat on. That's the part that's gonna matter the most at some point that's gonna pay off. And it paid off tonight. It's not always gonna be easy. I've been a part of unbelievable teams that always had games that were close in moments. At some point in the season you're gonna have a tight game. This was a tight game tonight, but that physicality mattered, right? And our DNA trait showed up."

Lanning and the Ducks will head into the bye week before hosting the Washington Huskies on Nov. 30. The Big Ten Championship Game will be played on Dec. 7 before the College Football Playoff bracket is released on Dec. 8.

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