An Oregon State freshman receiver held a press conference on October 26 to announce he is returning for another year, reportedly for $2-3 million in NIL money. The re-signing was negotiated mid-season, which hosts describe as a first in college football. Discussion has settled on what the money and the school's profile mean for a receiver's draft position, with hosts arguing that LSU and Miami receivers get drafted higher than Oregon State ones. Nothing has been reported on how the decision was reached or on any response from the programs named.