The name of the game in college football now is NIL and Revenue Sharing as players are starting to earn salaries that near what the NFL pays. While some fans are still sour on the idea, when your team lands an elite talent, the idea quickly becomes favorable. Sometimes all it takes is one superstar to transform a team's hopes, and for the Oregon Ducks, they've been able to find them time and time again in this new era.
The 3 best NIL investments Oregon has made
Dante Moore - Quarterback
After starting his career at UCLA, Dante Moore opted to spend a year as a backup developing his game. Once Oregon inserted Moore into the starting lineup, he was clearly one of the best quarterbacks in the country, leading the Ducks to the College Football Playoff. Moore passed up on the NFL Draft to return to school, and if he delivers another great season, the Ducks may win a National Championship.
Dlllon Gabriel - Quarterback
Oklahoma shockingly moved on to former 5-star Jackson Arnold allowing Oregon to scoop up one of the best passers in the Country in Dillon Gabriel. Dan Lanning has had his most success in his season with Gabriel as the Ducks won the Big Ten, but were blown out in the Rose Bowl by Ohio State. Dillon Gabriel ended up being the perfect bridge for the Ducks, and a player you would've loved to had for their entire career.
Bo Nix - Quarterback
During his time at Oregon, Bo Nix was one of the top earners in college football, and rightfully so, as he transformed himself from his time at Auburn. The Ducks became Playoff contenders with Nix at quarterback, and under this expanded format, they would've been incredibly dangerous with how scary the offense was at its best.
