Oregon Ducks sue former player Dakoda Fields over breach of contract

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The departure of former Oregon Ducks cornerback Dakoda Fields back in November of 2025 was abrupt, but it appears that the story is not over.

According to court documents, first uncovered by The Daily Emerald, the University of Oregon is taking legal action against Fields, alleging that the former Duck failed to make a payment that would have released him from his revenue-sharing contract with the team.

The documents allege that Fields agreed to pay the university $39,882.30 to be released from his contract upon his transfer to the Oklahoma Sooners, with a $10,000 discount if the payment was made by April 20, 2026. The lawsuit claims that Fields paid his share of $29,882.30, but not before the due date, so the university is seeking the additional $10,000, plus interest.

“Pursuant to section 7 of the Contract, the University is entitled to reimbursement of its attorney fees, costs, and disbursements plus statutory interest of 9% from April 21, 2026, until paid,” the lawsuit reads.

This is just the latest in what has been an interesting case of the transfer portal in college football. Fields, who came to Oregon in the 2024 class as the No. 90 player in the nation and No. 11 CB in the class, entered the portal midway through the Ducks‘ 2025 season after playing in just one game in Eugene. However, Fields apparently told nobody on the staff about his transfer before announcing on social media, leading to some confusion for head coach Dan Lanning.

“He didn’t come to work today,” Lanning said on Nov. 5. “We haven’t talked to Dakoda. So, I guess that’s just the way it goes nowadays.”

Not long after, Fields committed to Oklahoma, where he is now looking to earn more playing time than he did in Eugene.

This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oklahoma Sooners CB sued by Oregon Ducks over breach of contract

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