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Oregon Football Announces 2026 Coaching Staff

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One under the radar hire that really sticks out: Mike Cavanaugh has returned as an assistant OL coach. I love Coach Terry, he's young, energetic, and smart. But all of that just can't replace experience which Coach Cavanaugh has in spades. I thought the OL performance took a step back when he left for the Beavos, so I'm excited to see how the line will improve in the upcoming season.

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Dan Lanning Brings Back Crucial Hire to Oregon Coaching S...

The Oregon Ducks announced their new coaching staff for the 2026 season, and the return of offensive line analyst Mike Cavanaugh might be one of the more signif
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    I am glad to see Cavanaugh back, but he is an analyst, not an assistant coach as Coach Terry is. Thanks for posting the article, as it answered our earlier questions...will Mehringer be both TEs coach and OC, or QB coach and OC? The answer is neither, as he will just be the OC, and they hired Koa Ka'ai for QB coach, (who I know nothing about) and the new tight ends coach is Jack Smith. (Who I also know nothing about)

    But I trust in Lanning!

    Mr. FishDuck

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    Here's a little info about Koa Ka'ai. Doesn't look like a lot of experience, but then, as you said. "I trust in Lanning"

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    This Oregon Coaching Promotion Could Be Big For Dante Moore

    The Oregon Ducks announced their 2026 staff, revealing that Koa Ka’ai has been promoted to quarterbacks coach. Ka’ai previously served as the team’s assistant q
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    2 hours ago, Charles Fischer said:

    I am glad to see Cavanaugh back, but he is an analyst, not an assistant coach as Coach Terry is. Thanks for posting the article, as it answered our earlier questions...will Mehringer be both TEs coach and OC, or QB coach and OC? The answer is neither, as he will just be the OC, and they hired Koa Ka'ai for QB coach, (who I know nothing about) and the new tight ends coach is Jack Smith. (Who I also know nothing about)

    But I trust in Lanning!

    Cavanaugh was an analyst in his last stint with Oregon. This time he's listed as an assistant OL coach.

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    I'll trust Lanning but with fingers crossed. Between the personnel on the rosters and the teams recent and projected future success, they could have any QB coach or OC they want. If Lanning believes that he has the coaches he wants, I have to believe it for now. As an outsider, it seems like they could have done better but what do I know?

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