DeForest Buckner collects on Oregon vs Penn State bets

Sep 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Deforest Buckner (99) pushes Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) out of bounds during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Deforest Buckner (99) pushes Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) out of bounds during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Ten-year NFL veteran, former All-American at Oregon DeForest Buckner collected on a couple of bets this week following Oregon's 30-24 double overtime victory over Penn State.

He had Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren and staffer Matt Conti, both Penn State alumni, in Duck gear this week following Oregon's top ten win.

When Buckner spoke to Colts media he trotted out Conti in the Duck costume. It's the second year in a row some hapless PSU supporter has fallen victim Buckner's betting prowess. The three-time Pro Bowler knows how to ride a winner with Oregon going 13-0 last season before losing in the playoffs, 5-0 and ranked No. 2 in the country in 2025.

Warren wore an Oregon dri-fit tee shirt, but Conti had to impersonate the Duck at a press conference, looking a little sheepish. The two Colts weren't the only victims. At New York Giants camp, Abbul Carter wore an Oregon hoody after losing a wager to Kayvon Thibodeaux.

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