Oregon Ducks fans aren't happy about this.
The Oregon Ducks have become one of the top football programs in the country and appear to be knocking on the door of a national championship.
Quarterback Dante Moore and numerous other pivotal pieces have elected to forego the NFL Draft and return to Oregon for 2026, putting the Ducks in position to win their first national title in school history.
Fans are thrilled for the return of college football next fall, but the problem is that a good portion of them may now be unable to attend the games.
Why? Rising ticket prices.
Tickets have increased 15.33 percent, which includes a 24.03 percent uptick in mandatory contributions to the Duck Athletic Fund.
“The department pays the full cost of scholarships, campus assessments, and other institutional expenses," a spokesperson wrote to The Oregonian in a statement. "As a result, managing our revenue streams to ensure long-term financial stability while continuing to invest in the student-athlete experience and competitive excellence is critical.”
Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning. Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images.Essentially, the modern NIL era has made it so that schools need to spend exorbitant amounts of money to compete, and now, fans have to pay the price. Literally.
That being said, Oregon has revealed a renewal rate of over 90 percent for the fourth straight year.
“Oregon Athletics is fortunate to have a passionate and generous fan base supporting Oregon football,” the spokesperson added. “(The renewal rate) reflects the continued enthusiasm and commitment of Duck fans as well as the value in a season ticket compared with purchasing tickets on a single-game basis or on the secondary market."
The Ducks have posted back-to-back 13-win campaigns and have registered five consecutive double-digit win seasons overall. Since Dan Lanning took over as head coach in 2022, Oregon has gone 48-8.
The Ducks have been routed in each of their last two College Football Playoff appearances, however, getting hammered by Ohio State in the Rose Bowl last year and then losing to Indiana in the Peach Bowl, 56-22, last month.
Retaining Moore and other key players for 2026 was absolutely crucial for Oregon, which may enter next season as a national championship favorite.
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