This isn’t NIL anymore — it’s a nine‑figure bidding war | Opinion - USA Today

This isn’t NIL anymore — it’s a nine‑figure bidding war | Opinion  USA Today

NIL money is accelerating — and the latest numbers are eye‑popping - Yahoo Sports

NIL money is accelerating — and the latest numbers are eye‑popping  Yahoo Sports

College Sports Commission NIL Go report: Nearly $76 million in deals cleared in last two months -...

College Sports Commission NIL Go report: Nearly $76 million in deals cleared in last two months  On3

UConn’s Hurley says $14 million is minimum NIL budget to be ‘in contention’ in college basketball...

UConn’s Hurley says $14 million is minimum NIL budget to be ‘in contention’ in college basketball  NJ.com

Giants scouts are mastering NIL era with touchpoints, AI, and adaptation - Giants Wire

Giants scouts are mastering NIL era with touchpoints, AI, and adaptation  Giants Wire

Cornell Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace for Student-Athletes - The Cornell Daily Sun

Cornell Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace for Student-Athletes  The Cornell Daily Sun

Michigan OpenAI investment worth $2 billion, could lead to NIL dominance - Yahoo Sports

Michigan OpenAI investment worth $2 billion, could lead to NIL dominance  Yahoo Sports

Hawaii lawmakers end session after killing UH athlete payment plan - Hawaii News Now

Hawaii lawmakers end session after killing UH athlete payment plan  Hawaii News Now

Why Georgia’s NIL strategy better suits its roster in 2026 than it did in 2025 - DawgNation

Why Georgia’s NIL strategy better suits its roster in 2026 than it did in 2025  DawgNation

Randy Bennett doesn’t want NIL to be ASU’s motivation, says Diop’s ‘number was too high’ - Arizon...

Randy Bennett doesn’t want NIL to be ASU’s motivation, says Diop’s ‘number was too high’  Arizona Sports

Santaluces football coach suspended by FHSAA for NIL deal - The Palm Beach Post

Santaluces football coach suspended by FHSAA for NIL deal  The Palm Beach Post

Cardinals' Love plans to save record rookie deal: NIL has me 'pretty well off' - theScore

Cardinals' Love plans to save record rookie deal: NIL has me 'pretty well off'  theScore

NiJaree Canady's last ride: Texas Tech's million-dollar ace has final shot at title - USA Today

NiJaree Canady's last ride: Texas Tech's million-dollar ace has final shot at title  USA Today

From campus to community: a new NIL Opportunity for female athletes - The Daily Wildcat

From campus to community: a new NIL Opportunity for female athletes  The Daily Wildcat

Mark Cuban says he funded Fernando Mendoza’s NIL deal at Indiana - The New York Times

Mark Cuban says he funded Fernando Mendoza’s NIL deal at Indiana  The New York Times

State NIL Laws & College Athlete Compensation Explained - MultiState

State NIL Laws & College Athlete Compensation Explained  MultiState

Inside Wisconsin basketball’s strategy for building a roster in the NIL era - Dillon Graff

Inside Wisconsin basketball’s strategy for building a roster in the NIL era  Dillon Graff

Amid NIL tumult, Florida mulls regulating college sports agents - Politico

Amid NIL tumult, Florida mulls regulating college sports agents  Politico

What Dabo Swinney said about Clemson's NIL compared to Notre Dame, other schools - Greenville Online

What Dabo Swinney said about Clemson's NIL compared to Notre Dame, other schools  Greenville Online

High school sports NIL in Ohio trending similarly with other states - Mansfield News Journal

High school sports NIL in Ohio trending similarly with other states  Mansfield News Journal

Mark Cuban Reveals He Bankrolled the NIL Deal That Brought Fernando Mendoza to Indiana - Yahoo Sp...

Mark Cuban Reveals He Bankrolled the NIL Deal That Brought Fernando Mendoza to Indiana  Yahoo Sports

Dante Moore's Latest NIL Venture Provides Glimpse Into Personality - Sports Illustrated

Dante Moore's Latest NIL Venture Provides Glimpse Into Personality  Sports Illustrated

Executive Order Targets College Athletics Compliance, NIL Practices, and Federal Funding - Baker ...

Executive Order Targets College Athletics Compliance, NIL Practices, and Federal Funding  Baker Donelson

NCAA, College Sports Commission resist attempts to 'rewrite' House Settlement - USA Today

NCAA, College Sports Commission resist attempts to 'rewrite' House Settlement  USA Today

Dabo Swinney reveals truth about Clemson football’s NIL struggles - Clemson Wire

Dabo Swinney reveals truth about Clemson football’s NIL struggles  Clemson Wire

NIL money is accelerating — and the latest numbers are eye‑popping - USA Today

NIL money is accelerating — and the latest numbers are eye‑popping  USA Today

College coaches are pitching programs as temporary stops for recruits - StribVarsity

College coaches are pitching programs as temporary stops for recruits  StribVarsity

Louisville reshapes NIL approach as 502Circle transitions operations to Floyd Street Media - WDRB

Louisville reshapes NIL approach as 502Circle transitions operations to Floyd Street Media  WDRB

What’s the state of NIL in Ohio nearly six months after OHSAA approved it? - Cleveland.com

What’s the state of NIL in Ohio nearly six months after OHSAA approved it?  Cleveland.com

Transfer Jordan Seaton's NIL Value Transformed By Colorado Tenure - Sports Illustrated

Transfer Jordan Seaton's NIL Value Transformed By Colorado Tenure  Sports Illustrated

Why Learfield Is Going All-In On NIL for Women’s College Athletes - Forbes

Why Learfield Is Going All-In On NIL for Women’s College Athletes  Forbes

High school NIL recruiting market nearly doubles in one year - Louisiana Sports

High school NIL recruiting market nearly doubles in one year  Louisiana Sports

3 Ways NIL Is Shaping LSU Football Right Now - Sports Illustrated

3 Ways NIL Is Shaping LSU Football Right Now  Sports Illustrated

Why Tennessee football legend Al Wilson felt like a 'rock star' at Luke Combs concert - Knoxville...

Why Tennessee football legend Al Wilson felt like a 'rock star' at Luke Combs concert  Knoxville News Sentinel

NIL is allowed for high school athletes ... now what? Shot clock thoughts and more - IndyStar

NIL is allowed for high school athletes ... now what? Shot clock thoughts and more  IndyStar

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love offers eye-opening look at NIL reality - College Sports Wire

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love offers eye-opening look at NIL reality  College Sports Wire

Curt Cignetti’s Rose Bowl revenge, plus: NIL salary cap? - The New York Times

Curt Cignetti’s Rose Bowl revenge, plus: NIL salary cap?  The New York Times

Ranking Kentucky's 3 worst basketball NIL mistakes that still haunt the Wildcats - Wildcat Blue N...

Ranking Kentucky's 3 worst basketball NIL mistakes that still haunt the Wildcats  Wildcat Blue Nation

Sean Miller Shares Perspective on State of NIL in College Basketball - Sports Illustrated

Sean Miller Shares Perspective on State of NIL in College Basketball  Sports Illustrated

IHSAA approves plan allowing NIL deals for Indiana high school athletes - WTHR

IHSAA approves plan allowing NIL deals for Indiana high school athletes  WTHR

Visa restrictions complicate NIL deals for international athletes in Maryland, across U.S. - The ...

Visa restrictions complicate NIL deals for international athletes in Maryland, across U.S.  The Diamondback

Huskies Spring Ball, a new Pac-12, and NIL. The Ultimate Seattle Sports Show breaks it down - KIN...

Huskies Spring Ball, a new Pac-12, and NIL. The Ultimate Seattle Sports Show breaks it down  KING5.com

Former UA kicker doesn't care for today's system with NIL, transfer portal - Montgomery Independent

Former UA kicker doesn't care for today's system with NIL, transfer portal  Montgomery Independent

Kentucky WR Recruiting Board: What's next after Cats land Iveon Lewis - On3

Kentucky WR Recruiting Board: What's next after Cats land Iveon Lewis  On3

Athletics Launches "Big Red Exchange" to Connect Student-Athletes and Businesses for NIL Opportun...

Athletics Launches "Big Red Exchange" to Connect Student-Athletes and Businesses for NIL Opportunities  Cornell University Athletics

SYRACUSE PARTNERS WITH ONE ORANGE ALLIANCE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE NIL OPPORTUNITIES - Syracuse Unive...

SYRACUSE PARTNERS WITH ONE ORANGE ALLIANCE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE NIL OPPORTUNITIES  Syracuse University Athletics

The 3 best Oregon football transfers that were worth every NIL penny - Autzen Zoo

The 3 best Oregon football transfers that were worth every NIL penny  Autzen Zoo

2026 Players Era Tournament increasing to 24 teams in two separate brackets with millions in NIL ...

2026 Players Era Tournament increasing to 24 teams in two separate brackets with millions in NIL prize money  CBS Sports

Dan Hurley: $14 million is minimum NIL budget for teams to be 'in contention' in college basketba...

Dan Hurley: $14 million is minimum NIL budget for teams to be 'in contention' in college basketball  On3

Jeremiyah Love explains why he won’t spend record-setting NFL contract - On3

Jeremiyah Love explains why he won’t spend record-setting NFL contract  On3

Proposed bill would limit public access to NIL funding totals at North Carolina public universiti...

Proposed bill would limit public access to NIL funding totals at North Carolina public universities  Yahoo Sports

Ole Miss fans can now compete for sideline access, signed gear in new NIL challenge - On3

Ole Miss fans can now compete for sideline access, signed gear in new NIL challenge  On3

NIL coming in the fall for Hoosier high school athletes - Chicago Tribune

NIL coming in the fall for Hoosier high school athletes  Chicago Tribune

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: A new commit, NIL, recruiting and more - 247Sports

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: A new commit, NIL, recruiting and more  247Sports

Inside WSU NIL: Smarter Giving and the Future of the Program with Nick Garner of Playfly - CougCe...

Inside WSU NIL: Smarter Giving and the Future of the Program with Nick Garner of Playfly  CougCenter

How NETWORK Found Its Lane in NIL Before Anyone Else - Sports Illustrated

How NETWORK Found Its Lane in NIL Before Anyone Else  Sports Illustrated

A new NIL loophole? Lawyers push to free media deals from college pay rules - USA Today

A new NIL loophole? Lawyers push to free media deals from college pay rules  USA Today

South Carolina State lawsuit includes endzone, NIL allegations - HBCU Gameday

South Carolina State lawsuit includes endzone, NIL allegations  HBCU Gameday

NIL has shrunk the NBA draft’s early-entry pool. See the numbers. - USA Today

NIL has shrunk the NBA draft’s early-entry pool. See the numbers.  USA Today

Where Kentucky's 2027 recruiting class sits after adding Iveon Lewis - On3

Where Kentucky's 2027 recruiting class sits after adding Iveon Lewis  On3

Pastner invites Magic Johnson, LeBron James to join Runnin’ Rebels NIL - KLAS 8 News Now

Pastner invites Magic Johnson, LeBron James to join Runnin’ Rebels NIL  KLAS 8 News Now

NIL creates opportunity for student-athletes, confusion and tough decisions for schools and NCAA ...

NIL creates opportunity for student-athletes, confusion and tough decisions for schools and NCAA  Ohio University

Texas Football Recruiting: Three NIL Scenarios Playing Out Right Now - On3

Texas Football Recruiting: Three NIL Scenarios Playing Out Right Now  On3

Dan Patrick has harsh criticism for 'dinosaur' Dabo Swinney after NIL comments - Rubbing the Rock

Dan Patrick has harsh criticism for 'dinosaur' Dabo Swinney after NIL comments  Rubbing the Rock

Inside Mark Cuban’s First Major NIL Deal - inc.com

Inside Mark Cuban’s First Major NIL Deal  inc.com

‘Five-for-Five’ eligibility reform gains steam; NCAA bylaws adjusted for NIL deals - DawgNation

‘Five-for-Five’ eligibility reform gains steam; NCAA bylaws adjusted for NIL deals  DawgNation

NIL Store Launches Officially Licensed Apparel Platform For Denver Athletes - University of Denve...

NIL Store Launches Officially Licensed Apparel Platform For Denver Athletes  University of Denver Athletics

Mark Cuban says he provided NIL money that helped Indiana land Fernando Mendoza in transfer porta...

Mark Cuban says he provided NIL money that helped Indiana land Fernando Mendoza in transfer portal  Yahoo Sports

Indiana rejects high school shot clock, NIL for high school athletes - FOX19 | Cincinnati

Indiana rejects high school shot clock, NIL for high school athletes  FOX19 | Cincinnati

K-State Q&A: Ranking the best moments in a bad athletic year for the Wildcats - Wichita Eagle

K-State Q&A: Ranking the best moments in a bad athletic year for the Wildcats  Wichita Eagle

How NIL changed the way players and teams look at Day 3 of the NFL Draft - The Athletic - The New...

How NIL changed the way players and teams look at Day 3 of the NFL Draft - The Athletic  The New York Times

Big Ten hoops dominates NIL spending spree amid 76-team NCAA Tournament expansion - Yahoo Sports

Big Ten hoops dominates NIL spending spree amid 76-team NCAA Tournament expansion  Yahoo Sports

3 best Florida State football transfers that was worth every NIL penny - Chop Chat

3 best Florida State football transfers that was worth every NIL penny  Chop Chat

New rule lets Indiana high school athletes pursue NIL-style deals - WLKY

New rule lets Indiana high school athletes pursue NIL-style deals  WLKY

Miami could be forced on a level playing field with Nick Saban's latest NIL idea - Canes Warning

Miami could be forced on a level playing field with Nick Saban's latest NIL idea  Canes Warning

Mark Cuban's Indiana donation highlights need for hard NIL salary cap - College Sports Wire

Mark Cuban's Indiana donation highlights need for hard NIL salary cap  College Sports Wire

New Executive Order Targets NIL and Athlete Mobility—With Federal Funding on the Line - Morgan Lewis

New Executive Order Targets NIL and Athlete Mobility—With Federal Funding on the Line  Morgan Lewis

IHSAA approves plan allowing NIL deals for Indiana high school athletes - WTHR

IHSAA approves plan allowing NIL deals for Indiana high school athletes  WTHR

What Is NIL and Why It Matters for the Business of College Sports - Leavey School of Business - S...

What Is NIL and Why It Matters for the Business of College Sports - Leavey School of Business - SCU  Santa Clara University

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney: NIL era will lead to a ‘reckoning’ because ‘adults’ have ‘left the room’ ...

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney: NIL era will lead to a ‘reckoning’ because ‘adults’ have ‘left the room’  Post and Courier

Pourover: The diminishing returns of an increased NIL budget - Rock M Nation

Pourover: The diminishing returns of an increased NIL budget  Rock M Nation

Hawaii Athletics Name, Image and Likeness bill fails in Senate final reading - Spectrum News

Hawaii Athletics Name, Image and Likeness bill fails in Senate final reading  Spectrum News

Walker Appointed UVA NIL Division General Manager - virginiasports.com

Walker Appointed UVA NIL Division General Manager  virginiasports.com

Pay to win? The uneven playing field of NIL in college sports - BYU Daily Universe

Pay to win? The uneven playing field of NIL in college sports  BYU Daily Universe

Nick Saban's NIL proposal would make Georgia even more unstoppable - Dawn of the Dawg

Nick Saban's NIL proposal would make Georgia even more unstoppable  Dawn of the Dawg

Executive Order Targets College Athletics Compliance, NIL Practices, and Federal Funding - Part 2...

Executive Order Targets College Athletics Compliance, NIL Practices, and Federal Funding - Part 2  Baker Donelson

Ogilvy invests in sports agency, names first global sports and entertainment chief - Ad Age

Ogilvy invests in sports agency, names first global sports and entertainment chief  Ad Age

NC lawmakers advance bill shielding college athlete revenue-sharing records - CBS 17

NC lawmakers advance bill shielding college athlete revenue-sharing records  CBS 17

UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley sets baseline NIL value to compete for championships - ClutchPo...

UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley sets baseline NIL value to compete for championships  ClutchPoints

How some schools are thinking outside the box, using the Smurf Turf and other tactics to raise NI...

How some schools are thinking outside the box, using the Smurf Turf and other tactics to raise NIL revenue  Deseret News

DePaul Athletics partners with JABA to Support NIL Strategy - DePaul University Athletics

DePaul Athletics partners with JABA to Support NIL Strategy  DePaul University Athletics

Mark Cuban says he 'put up the money' for Indiana to sign Fernando Mendoza - USA Today

Mark Cuban says he 'put up the money' for Indiana to sign Fernando Mendoza  USA Today

Dabo Swinney gives Clemson unique label during NIL era - College Sports Wire

Dabo Swinney gives Clemson unique label during NIL era  College Sports Wire

UofL NIL collective shifts operations to Floyd Street Media - The Business Journals

UofL NIL collective shifts operations to Floyd Street Media  The Business Journals

Chris' Mailbag Vol. 10: most important 2026 schedule stretch, NIL - On3

Chris' Mailbag Vol. 10: most important 2026 schedule stretch, NIL  On3

Why the Pitt swimming controversy reflects a growing fear for Olympic sports in the NIL era - Pit...

Why the Pitt swimming controversy reflects a growing fear for Olympic sports in the NIL era  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Compliance Alert for Higher Education: Deal Rejections Mount as S...

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Compliance Alert for Higher Education: Deal Rejections Mount as State Resistance Grows  Crowell & Moring LLP

Dabo Swinney gets real on NIL budget and why the Tigers don't need a 'money machine' - Rubbing th...

Dabo Swinney gets real on NIL budget and why the Tigers don't need a 'money machine'  Rubbing the Rock

Oregon Football Pushing To Flip 5-Star Recruit Amid $1 Million NIL Buzz - Athlon Sports

Oregon Football Pushing To Flip 5-Star Recruit Amid $1 Million NIL Buzz  Athlon Sports

Mark Cuban's Indiana donation highlights need for hard NIL salary cap - Yahoo Sports

Mark Cuban's Indiana donation highlights need for hard NIL salary cap  Yahoo Sports

Kevin Durant and University of Texas announce new NIL program in partnership with Nike to celebra...

Kevin Durant and University of Texas announce new NIL program in partnership with Nike to celebrate Longhorn Basketball  University of Texas Athletics

K-State Adds Staff to Enhance NIL Efforts - Kansas State University Athletics

K-State Adds Staff to Enhance NIL Efforts  Kansas State University Athletics