The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, previews the No. 6 Oregon Ducks’ game Saturday against Oklahoma State.
Dominating the conversation were Cowboys’ coach Mike Gundy’s comments about roster payroll disparity amongst some college programs.
Did the college football world overreact?
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Dan Lanning and Mike Gundy
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy (left), shown in 2024 during a game against Arizona State at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma, pointed out that Oregon spends a lot of money on its roster ahead of the Cowboys facing the Ducks at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images). Oregon coach Dan Lanning (right) looks on during the Oregon spring game at Autzen Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)Getty
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TOPICS (Listen)
Ducks tick up in polls.
What Mike Gundy said and how UO coach Dan Lanning responded.
Was this a manufactured controversy?
Rebuilding Cowboys pose little threat to the Ducks.
Predictions.
More.
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