# Oregon fires offensive coach

> Oregon names Jay Johnson to replace fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.
- Title: Oregon fires offensive coach · Yahoo Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Oregon names Jay Johnson to replace fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer. Oregon will have offensive assistant Jay Johnson call plays after firing…
- Keywords: oregon, drew mehringer, jay johnson, dan lanning, offensive coordinator, college football, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/call-plays-oregon-mehringers-firing-022945054.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T21:01:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oregon, drew mehringer, jay johnson, dan lanning, offensive coordinator, college football, 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.
## Key takeaway

Oregon will have offensive assistant Jay Johnson call plays after firing first-year offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer.