If college football is going to survive an unknown future, it’s going to have some strong leadership paving the way. According to ESPN writer Bill Connelly, Oregon’s head coach Dan Lanning and offensive coordinator Will Stein are among 30 coaches from across the country who will help define this landscape.

 

Predictably, Georgia’s Kirby Smart is No. 1 with the Bulldogs’ recent dominance and their place in the biggest conference in America, the SEC. But coming at No. 7 overall and under the category of “More exciting younger head coaches” is Lanning

 

Coming in at No. 20 under the category of "Rising Young Assistants," Stein will make the Ducks one of the best and most efficient offenses in the country.

 

In short, Oregon’s immediate and distant future seems to be in good hands

 

Dan Lanning, Will Stein among coaches to define next decade of college football, per ESPN

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ESPN says Oregon’s Dan Lanning and Will Stein will help define the next decade of college football.

 

I would be shocked if Stein sticks around in Eugene for more than another year or two. He’s going to get an offer for a head coaching opportunity and, if the offense is as prolific this season, as some expect, it might be sooner rather than later.

 

Let’s hope that he can win a B1G and National Championship at the University of Oregon, first.