Where did Dan Lanning go to college?

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Dan Lanning was announced as the 35th head football coach for the Oregon Ducks on December 11, 2021, by the athletic director Rob Mullens. Lanning prefers a defensive style of play and is one of the program's youngest head coaches. In 2022, he finished his first season with a 10-3 record and also won against North Carolina in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl. This made him the third head coach in Oregon history to win 10 games in an opening season. In 2023, Lanning continued his success with the Oregon team, finishing the season with a 12-2 record, making an appearance in the Pac-12 Championship Game, and winning the Fiesta Bowl against Liberty. In his first two years, Lanning posted a 22-5 mark and became the second Oregon head coach to win two consecutive bowl games in the first two seasons.

Dan Lanning began his collegiate coaching career in 2011 when he joined Pittsburgh as a graduate assistant and then successively coached at Arizona State, Sam Houston State, Alabama, and Memphis. Before his career at Oregon, Lanning spent four seasons at Georgia, including three years as the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator. He joined Georgia initially as an outside linebackers coach in 2018 before becoming the team's defensive coordinator. Lanning transformed the defensive unit into one of the country's top defenses, helping Georgia win the national championship in 2022. He was a two-time Broyles Award finalist for his remarkable career. Lanning was also part of the 2015 Alabama team that won the national championships.

Where did Dan Lanning go to college?

Dan Lanning graduated from William Jewell College. He earned two Bachelor’s degrees, first in Physical Education and later in Secondary Education.

Where did Dan Lanning go to high school?

Dan Lanning attended Park Hill South High School before pursuing a career in football at William Jewell.

Where did Dan Lanning play college football?

Dan Lanning began his collegiate career for the William Jewell Cardinals. He played as a linebacker throughout his football career.

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