With adrenaline-infused intensity and relentless organization, Dan Lanning has already achieved one career milestone in his fourth year as a head coach.
At 40-6, Lanning has surpassed Chip Kelly in winning percentage at .870. Kelly coached the Ducks for four seasons, 46-7, .868. Lanning's is the highest winning percentage in Oregon history among coaches with two or more seasons. He's won 18 conference games in a row.
On Saturday he achieved another benchmark, reaching 11-6 against Top 25 teams while sending James Franklin to 17-27. According to Brad Crawford of CBS Sports, only 10 power four coaches entered this season with a winning record against Top 25 opponents.