Oregon, Oklahoma State Coaches Clash Over Football Spending Ahead Match

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning and Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy exchanged pointed remarks ahead of their Saturday matchup, centering on Oregon's football budget and investment in the program. Gundy highlighted Oregon's spending, estimating it at close to $40 million last year alone, and suggested that teams should ideally schedule non-conference games against opponents with similar budgets. Lanning responded by expressing respect for Gundy but emphasized that being a top-10 college football team requires significant investment, asserting that Oregon spends to win rather than saving money as some others might. He also dismissed speculation about Oregon's financial details and highlighted the competitive nature of both programs. The back-and-forth included Gundy’s comments about Oregon needing to pay a lot to retain quarterback Dante Moore, which Lanning addressed by contrasting the programs’ investment levels. The rivalry is underscored by the upcoming game at Autzen Stadium, where Oregon is favored by 28.5 points.