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Oregon Quarterback Dante Moore Joins NIL Elite As Value Skyrockets

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Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore is joining the NIL elite as his valuation has skyrocketed into the top-10 highest among college quarterbacks. In August, Moore’s NIL valuation was at $640,000 which ranked No. 6 on the Ducks football team. Now, Moore has a $2.4 million NIL value after brilliant performances and landing new NIL deals.

Moore saw a huge jump September – notably after Oregon beat Penn State at Beaver Stadium – that saw his NIL value make an $900,000 increase. In September, his NIL value was No. 20 among all college football quarterbacks but now he has entered into the top-10. His NIL value is now close to entering the top-10 among all college football players.

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Dante Moore name image likeness nil deal value nfl draft scouts Dan Lanning Oregon Ducks Football Big Ten Dakorien Moore / Jake Bunn / Oregon Ducks on SI

Moore’s NIL valuation (per On3) now ranks:

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith ($4.2 million) and Texas quarterback Arch Manning ($4 million) have the No. 1 and No. 2 highest NIL valuations in college football.

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Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore before the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions / Oregon Ducks on SI’s Jake Bunn

Moore’s increased NIL value does not come at a surprise as it reflects his excellent play and NFL potential. Moore has helped lead the No. 6 Oregon Ducks to a 10-1 record and a likely chance to make noise in the College Football Playoff. If the playoff started today, the Ducks would host a first round playoff game in Eugene on Dec. 19 or 20.

NFL evaluators are projecting Moore as the top quarterback in this year’s class as a top-5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, there is a chance that Moore decides to wait another season to go pro and return to coach Dan Lanning’s Ducks. Although there are millions of dollars waiting for him in the NFL, the NIL era makes it less of a financial sacrifice to stay in college.

Some of Moore’s NIL deals include Ebay, Nike, Beats By Dre and Leaf Trading Cards.

In an exclusive interview with Oregon Ducks on SI reporter Bri Amaranthus before the season, Lanning revealed how he addresses NIL with players in an increasingly competitive environment.

“In a landscape where you can take care of players, that’s what we want to be. I don’t want to get anybody at a discount,” Lanning told Amaranthus. “I don’t want to say, ‘Oh you came here and worked for cheap.’ If they do a great job, they deserve to reap the benefits of that. They’re the ones filling the stands. And we’ve been able to be competitive from that environment.”

“We’re probably not always the highest bidder. In fact, I know we aren’t. But I know that we’re able to be competitive and fair with our players and create great opportunities for them,” Lanning continued.

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dante moore name image and likeness NIL oregon ducks big ten football dan lanning beats by dre deal evan stewart isaiah world /

So possibly, the Ducks can create a competitive option for Moore to stay in Eugene. It appears his skyrocketing NIL valuation seems to think so.

A transfer from UCLA before the 2024 season, Moore has earned the confidence from his teammates and coaches. He played the back up role to Heisman Trophy finalist Dillon Gabriel last season and now put the college football world on notice.

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At an Oregon bonding get-together this offseason, Moore surprised his teammates. In the video below, Moore takes center stage to announce that he will be gifting his teammates free headphones from Beats By Dre.

On3 updates its NIL valuations weekly, projecting each athlete’s annual value by combining Roster Value and NIL Value.

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, embraces Oregon quarterback Dante Moore after the Ducks’ win as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Next up, the Oregon Ducks (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) and Washington Huskies (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) kick off at 12:30 p.m. PT in Husky Stadium on Nov. 29.





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College Basketball Rankings: Coaches Poll Top 25 updated after Week 8

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The USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll Top 25 has been refreshed following the eighth week of the season. It was a bit of a light week due to Christmas, but some showdowns still took place amid the holiday celebrations, resulting in some movement throughout the Top 25.

With conference play picking up this coming weekend, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of the season, where the rankings will fluctuate week-in and week-out. While this past week was packed with tune-up games and not a ton of riveting action, that won’t be the case from now until April.

Regardless, the Coaches Poll Top 25 is certain to see plenty of movement. For now, here’s how things stack up after Week 8. This week’s updated rankings are below.

Michigan enjoyed a full week off and enters the week undefeated at 11–0. The Wolverines return to action with home games against McNeese State on Monday and USC on Friday.

Senior forward Yaxel Lendeborg has been the engine, stuffing the stat sheet with 15.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Michigan will look to stay perfect as conference play looms.

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Arizona rolled past Bethune 107–71 last Monday to improve to 12–0 on the season. The Wildcats host South Dakota State before traveling to Utah for a road test on Saturday.

Freshman guard Brayden Burries has emerged as a steady scorer, averaging 14.0 points per game. Arizona’s depth and tempo continue to overwhelm opponents early in the season.

Iowa State remained perfect at 12–0 after an off week. The Cyclones host Houston Christian on Monday and West Virginia on Friday.

Junior forward Milan Momcilovic leads the team at 18.3 points per game. Iowa State’s balance continues to separate it from most of the field.

UConn had the week off and remains one of the nation’s most complete teams at 12–1. The Huskies head to Xavier on Wednesday before hosting Marquette on Sunday.

Junior guard Solo Ball leads the backcourt with 15.4 points per game. This week offers a strong measuring stick against Big East competition.

Purdue
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Purdue stayed idle last week but remains firmly entrenched near the top of the Coaches Poll with an 11–1 record. The Boilermakers face a tricky week with a home matchup against Kent State on Monday before heading to Wisconsin on Saturday.

Senior forward Trey Kaufman-Renn continues to anchor the frontcourt, averaging a double-double at 13.9 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Purdue’s ability to maintain consistency through a two-game week will be closely watched.

Duke remained idle last week and sits at 11–1 entering a two-game stretch. The Blue Devils host Georgia Tech on Wednesday before traveling to Florida State on Saturday.

Freshman phenom Cameron Boozer has been dominant, averaging 23.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Duke will be tested defensively as ACC play intensifies.

Gonzaga extended its winning streak with a victory over Pepperdine on Sunday and sits at 13–1. The Bulldogs play three times this week, traveling to San Diego before hosting Seattle U and LMU.

Junior forward Braden Huff leads the way with 19.1 points per game. Gonzaga’s depth will be tested during the busy stretch.

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Houston enters the week at 11–1 after a quiet stretch. The Cougars host Middle Tennessee State on Monday before heading to Cincinnati on Saturday.

Senior guard Emanuel Sharp continues to pace the offense with 17.9 points per game. Houston’s defensive pressure remains its calling card heading into conference play.

Michigan State enjoyed a week off and sits at 11–1 on the season. The Spartans host Cornell on Monday before traveling to Nebraska on Friday.

Senior forward Jaxon Kohler has been a force inside, averaging 13.9 points and 10.3 rebounds. Michigan State will look to sharpen its execution away from home.

BYU cruised past Eastern Washington 109–81 last Monday to improve to 12–1. The Cougars face a lone test this week with a road trip to Kansas State on Saturday.

Freshman star AJ Dybantsa has lived up to the hype, averaging 23.1 points per game. BYU’s offense remains one of the most explosive in the country.

11. Vanderbilt
12. North Carolina
13-T. Nebraska
13-T.
Louisville (+1)
15. Alabama
16. Texas Tech
17. Kansas
18. Arkansas
19. Illinois
20. Tennessee
21. Virginia
22. Florida
23. Iowa
24. Georgia
25. St. John’s

Dropped Out: No. 25 USC

Others Receiving Votes: Kentucky 35; USC 25; Utah State 14; Auburn 7; Saint Louis 6; Clemson 6; Seton Hall 5; Oklahoma State 5; Yale 4; UCLA 4; Saint Mary’s 4; LSU 3; California 2; Villanova 1; Miami (OH) 1; Indiana 1



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Petrino’s Friend Found a Workaround to Pay Taylen Green That’s Now Prohibited by NCAA

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Petrino’s Friend Found a Workaround to Pay Taylen Green That’s Now Prohibited by NCAA
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When Bobby Petrino returned to Arkansas after the 2023 season, his first task was finding a new quarterback.

In this era of college football, that also meant funding a new quarterback. For that, the former head coach leaned on his old friend Frank Fletcher.

The Little Rock-based businessman stepped up and footed a large chunk of the bill for Taylen Green, the talented signal caller Petrino identified to run his offense for the Razorbacks.

It hasn’t only been a transactional relationship, though. Over the last two years, Fletcher has been mindful of Green’s life after sports. Rather than simply handing the star quarterback a boatload of cash, he offered something few college athletes receive: personal relationship and mentorship.

“I had a wonderful two years with Taylen Green,” Fletcher said during Monday’s edition of Morning Mayhem on 103.7 The Buzz. “I was lucky that I happened to back a player that was that nice a kid and [had] great parents. I’ve learned a lot from him. I’m teaching him everything I know, and he wants to learn.”

Fletcher helped Green navigate the financial market by giving the QB1 homework, making him chart a series of stocks over a few months – something that could prove even more important after his subpar finish to the 2025 season likely impacted his pro prospects.