Mack Brown Makes Major Dan Lanning Announcement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Meyer | Last updated May 7, 2025 12:14 AM ET

The Oregon Ducks have won national championships in several sports including men's basketball, but have yet to win one in football despite strong runs in recent seasons under coaches including current head coach Dan Lanning.

Lanning led the Ducks to a 13-1 season including a Big Ten Championship in their first year in the conference in 2024, only to fall to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl, ending their season ahead of schedule.

On Tuesday, Lanning found himself in good company with former Texas Longhorns and North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown, who presented he and his wife Sauphia with a prestigious award for his work in multiple capacities.

"Honored to present @CoachDanLanningand his wife Sauphia with the Gene Stallings Award for the great work they do on and off the field. Congratulations!" the 2005 National Championship winning coach wrote on X along with a photo.

Honored to present @CoachDanLanning and his wife Sauphia with the Gene Stallings Award for the great work they do on and off the field. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/wyzioRCkbf
— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) May 7, 2025

The Stallings Award is named after former Alabama head coach Gene Stallings. It recognizes outstanding leadership, character and achievement in college football.

Proceeds from the award ceremony will go to the Ashford Rise School of Dallas, Texas as a tribute to Stallings' late son, Johnny, who was born with Down Syndrome.

The award ceremony has raised more than $3 million to give to charity.

Lanning has led the Ducks to a 35-6 record as their head coach, including wins the Fiesta and Holiday bowls. He led the Ducks to a 13-0 record last season before their Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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