Oregon Ducks NIL Inquiry Resolved, CSC Finds No Wrongdoing

Eugene, OR — The Oregon football program was among more than 20 schools that received a letter of inquiry this year from the College Sports Commission regarding unreported name, image, and likeness arrangements, Yahoo! Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Tuesday. According to Dellenger, Oregon’s review has already concluded with no disciplinary action, leaving the Ducks clear of sanctions as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Details of the inquiry were not disclosed, and the CSC does not publicly comment on individual cases. The commission’s primary concern centered on NIL deals that had not been logged with NIL Go, the sport’s newly created clearinghouse that became mandatory after the House v. NCAA settlement was approved. From June 11 through Dec. 31, 2025, NIL Go processed $127.21 million in athlete agreements and rejected 524 deals worth a combined $14.94 million. Sources familiar with the process say the clearinghouse focuses on higher-value transactions, while CSC inquiries typically involve reporting lapses considered administrative rather than punitive.

Under head coach Dan Lanning, Oregon has aggressively used NIL opportunities to bolster its roster, most recently adding former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola out of the transfer portal. Quarterback Dante Moore also opted to return for the 2026 season, bypassing the NFL Draft after guiding the Ducks to the College Football Playoff. The program’s success in the portal mirrors its high school recruiting surge: the 2026 cycle ranks No. 3 nationally per 247Sports, and the early 2027 board sits at No. 13.

Other Power Five programs, including LSU, faced similar CSC reviews. The Tigers issued a statement last week confirming their case was closed without punishment and that all requisite NIL Go submissions have since been filed. Oregon has not released a formal statement, but Dellenger’s reporting indicates the Ducks’ situation mirrors LSU’s in both scope and outcome.

With the majority of scholarship players, transfers, and incoming recruits now attached to some form of NIL agreement, compliance offices across the country are adjusting to evolving reporting standards. For Oregon, the quick resolution preserves momentum on the recruiting trail, where Lanning and his staff continue to stack impact additions such as former Minnesota safety Koi Perich, former Penn State tight end Andrew Olesh, and former Ohio State cornerback Aaron Scott Jr.

As the sport enters a new era of regulated NIL disclosure, Oregon’s brush with enforcement appears to be a footnote rather than a setback, allowing the program to keep its focus on championship aspirations and another top-tier recruiting haul.