Dan Lanning Details How Kirby Smart Prepared Him for the College Football Playoff
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Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning is set to lead his team in the College Football Playoff Semifinals against the Indiana Hoosiers. Lanning, a former defensive coordinator for the Georgia Bulldogs, credits his time under Georgia head coach Kirby Smart for preparing him for this opportunity. Lanning served as Georgia's defensive coordinator for three seasons, contributing to a formidable defensive unit that produced five first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Lanning expressed his gratitude for Smart's mentorship, citing the valuable lessons learned on program management and coaching consistency. Smart, known for his successful tenure at Georgia, has participated in five College Football Playoffs and won two national championships. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 9th in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl, will be broadcast on ESPN at 7:30 p.m.
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