Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning has responded to Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham's comments on Oregon's roster. On Wednesday, Lanning spoke to reporters and was asked about Whittingham saying the Ducks have "$50 million" to use on their roster. Lanning said he has much respect for Whittingham and Michigan.
But Coach Whittingham is an unbelievable coach. He’s a Hall of Fame coach. I’ve got nothing but respect for him.” Oregon and Michigan will battle this Saturday.
Earlier in the week, Whittingham praised Lanning before speaking on Oregon's NIL budget. He really does a great job recruiting, and It doesn’t hurt that you have $50+ million at your disposal to, in essence, outbid everybody,” Whittingham said. But that’s not his fault.
I mean, that’s a credit to their program and their dedication and desire to win and the support they have. NIL is the name of the game in recruiting these days. So that’s a little bit of a factor to say the least.
But not to take anything away from Dan, because he is an outstanding recruiter.” When it comes to NIL Valuation, Oregon QB Dante Moore is at $5 million, which ranks No. 4 in the On3 NIL 100. The Ducks have two other players in the top 100: EDGE Matayo Uiagalelei (No. 76 at $2 million) and safety Koi Perich (No. 95 at $2 million). Michigan QB Bryce Underwood has an NIL Valuation set at $3 million (No. 34).
The only other Wolverine in the top 100 is EDGE John Henry Daley at $2 million (No. 78).
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