Why Oregon is suing Oklahoma Sooners DB Dakoda Fields over contract buyout

Why Oregon is suing Oklahoma Sooners DB Dakoda Fields over contract buyout

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Why Oregon is suing Oklahoma Sooners DB Dakoda Fields over contract buyout

Why Oregon is suing Oklahoma Sooners DB Dakoda Fields over contract buyout originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The University of Oregon has taken legal action against former defensive back Dakoda Fields. According to a report by The Oregonian, Fields exited via the transfer portal and agreed to pay back nearly $40,000 to the Ducks' football program.

"The university alleges the agreement included a $10,000 reduction if Fields submitted payment by April 20, but that deadline passed without payment, per the report. The lawsuit states Fields later paid $29,882.30, though Oregon contends he still owes the remaining $10,000 along with interest and legal costs," according to CBS Sports. 

"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 filing states, per the report.

Fields saw limited action during his time at Oregon. He appeared in four games over the past two seasons.

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The story of Fields' exit came in the 2025 season. Oregon coach Dan Lanning indicated there had been little communication from him. "He didn't come to work today," Lanning said back in November. "We haven't talked to Dakoda, so I guess that's the way it goes nowadays."

Fields came to Oregon as an ESPN 300 recruit in the 2024 class. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining because of his redshirt year.

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