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Dan Lanning and Chip Kelly Embrace After Northwestern Game, Igniting Oregon Reunion Hopes

Dan Lanning and Chip Kelly Embrace After Northwestern Game, Igniting Oregon Reunion Hopes
World Sports · 12:29:03 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning and former Oregon coach Chip Kelly shared a notable embrace following the Ducks' game against Northwestern on November 1, 2026. The moment, captured after the contest, quickly drew attention from Oregon fans who have long speculated about a potential reunion between the program and its former offensive mastermind. Kelly, who led Oregon to a BCS National Championship appearance in 2010, currently serves as the head coach at UCLA. The interaction fueled social media buzz about the possibility of Kelly returning to Eugene in some capacity, though no official indications have been given.

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