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Dan Lanning and Chip Kelly Embrace After Northwestern Game, Sparking Reunion Talk Among Oregon Fans

Dan Lanning and Chip Kelly Embrace After Northwestern Game, Sparking Reunion Talk Among Oregon Fans
World Sports · 18:26:03 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning and former Oregon coach Chip Kelly shared an embrace following the team's game against Northwestern on Saturday, sparking speculation among fans about a potential reunion.

The moment occurred after Oregon's matchup with the Northwestern Wildcats, with cameras capturing the two coaches greeting each other warmly. Kelly, who led the Ducks from 2009 to 2012, returned to the program's sideline as a visitor, while Lanning currently heads the team.

Social media buzzed with Oregon supporters dreaming of a future collaboration between the two coaches, though no official announcements have been made regarding any role for Kelly with the program.

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