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Oregon fires offensive coach
Oregon names Jay Johnson to replace fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.
In brief
Oregon names Jay Johnson to replace fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer. Oregon will have offensive assistant Jay Johnson call plays after firing first-year offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Oregon fires offensive coordinator
Oregon fired first-year offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer seven games into the 2026 season.
Jay Johnson takes over playcalling
Offensive assistant Jay Johnson will lead offensive playcalling for the Ducks going forward.
Lanning explains decision
Lanning said Johnson has experience with the national championship team and success at Colorado and Michigan State.
Mehringer's impact
Mehringer was fired after Oregon averaged 14 points per game and lost twice to UCLA and Illinois.
What matters most
Oregon will have offensive assistant Jay Johnson call plays after firing first-year offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.
