On Friday night at Autzen Stadium, the Ducks turned their final non-conference game into a demolition job, crushing Portland State 84-0. It looked like the perfect response after their shocking Week 2 loss to Oklahoma. However, being a Big Ten powerhouse, Oregon had to pay a substantial amount to the FCS team for the matchup.
According to On3 CFB insider Brett McMurphy, the Ducks paid a massive $590,000 to play against Portland State last night, prompting the insider to ask, “Was it worth it?”
While most college rivalries are steeped in history, some matchups are better known as “pay games,” “tune-ups,” or even “bodybag games.” Why? Because FBS powerhouses pay FCS programs to come in and face heavily favored opponents. Oregon followed the same formula against Portland State, paying $590,000 before cruising to an 84-0 victory…