Since leaving the Oregon Ducks, defensive back Dakoda Fields has found a fresh opportunity with the Oklahoma Sooners. His transfer to Oklahoma came with a condition imposed. He was to pay a stipulated amount to his former university.

That fee would then get a further $10,000 discount if he paid the money before a specified date of April 20. Since that didn't happen, the University of Oregon has decided to take legal action.

The University of Oregon is reportedly suing former football player Dakoda Fields for an alleged breach of contract. This comes from Oregon Live's Ryan Clarke.

"Former Ducks defensive back Dakoda Fields agreed to pay the university $39,882.30 in exchange for a release from his contract when he decided to transfer," said Clarke.

According to the report, the two sides had reportedly agreed to reduce the payment by $10,000 if Fields completed it by April 20. However, Oregon later claimed that the payment was not made within the agreed timeline.

The Daily Emerald reports Oregon is requesting a monetary award against Fields for the remaining $10,000. Moreover, they are also looking to seek interest that has accumulated. That is at a 9% rate since April 21, and all associated attorney fees incurred by the university.

Fields' History With Oregon Ducks

Dakoda Fields played three games last season. In those games, he recorded one tackle in the Ducks’ 59-13 win over Montana State on Aug. 30. He was the second former Oregon cornerback to enter the Transfer Portal after Jahlil Florence, who now plays for the Missouri Tigers.

According to the Rivals Industry ranking, Fields came in as a four-star recruit out of Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra. In the state, he was the No. 9 overall prospect. Fields was also the No. 16 cornerback in the class and No. 112 overall prospect in the class.

Fields' absence was noticeable last November, as the media brought up his absence to coach Dan Lanning. Fields did not make his presence available. Neither did he show up at the facility, nor did he contact the program since then.

"He didn’t come to work today. We haven’t talked to Dakoda, so I guess that’s the way it goes nowadays.” Lanning had answered back then with a grin.

This happened at a time when Oregon was preparing for a tough road matchup vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reports also started coming in that Fields had entered himself into the portal after two seasons at Eugene.

At present, Fields has three years of eligibility remaining. So the Ducks and Fields might have gone their separate ways, but the standoff continues. The outcome remains to be seen as both parties move forward with legal proceedings.

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Written by

Sourav Ganguly

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Rudra Dubey