Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Full Highlights (1:14)

Paolo Uggetti Oct 25, 2026, 01:30 PM ET

After a third loss this season and a third straight game when the Ducks scored 17 points or fewer, Oregon fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, the team announced Sunday.

"Drew has been a valued member of this staff since 2022, and I am appreciative of everything he's done for Oregon," coach Dan Lanning said in a statement. "He played a tremendous role in what this program has accomplished over the last several seasons. This was a decision I felt was in the best interest of our football program, as I believe a new direction is necessary to move our offense forward. I thank Drew for his efforts and wish him all the best."

Mehringer joined Oregon's staff as a tight ends coach in 2022 and was promoted to offensive coordinator ahead of this season in the wake of Will Stein's departure to Kentucky .…