India, Oct. 26 -- Oregon parted ways with first-year offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer on Sunday, a day after the Ducks managed just 10 points in a loss to Illinois that dropped their season record to 4-3.

Head coach Dan Lanning announced the decision Sunday morning and thanked him for his contributions to the program since joining the coaching staff in 2022.

"Drew has been a valued member of this staff since 2022, and I am appreciative of everything he's done for Oregon," Lanning said. "He played a tremendous role in what this program has accomplished over the last several seasons."

However, Lanning explained that the program needed a change in direction to improve its offense. "This was a decision I felt was in the best interest o...