EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon football is gearing up to host Oklahoma State this Saturday at Autzen Stadium. However, the attention is not only on the field but also on the national conversation surrounding program spending. Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy has sparked discussion this week, repeatedly highlighting Oregon’s financial investment in their program.
“We spent around $7 million over the last three years, and I think Oregon spent close to $40 [million] last year alone,” said Gundy on his radio show. “That was just one year. Now, I might be off a few million. What I’m saying is they’re spending a lot of money. There’s some schools that are doing that.”
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning responded Monday, emphasizing the value of investment in a winning program.
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