NIL Things - All Sports

[bearcatbret]

It appears that several Power 4 programs are cheating the system by using third parties for their pay to play schemes.
Multiple Power Four programs face College Sports Commission investigations over alleged NIL cap evasion - CBS Sports

[leo from jersey]

But wait, there's more....the court case that made them eligible has been temporarily stayed

what about Colorado case

[Lobot]

But wait, there's more....the court case that made them eligible has been temporarily stayed

[longtimefan]

Enough is enough. I’m done with college football. I already gave up my UC season football tickets, but I’ll still watch UC on TV. Other than that, I don’t give a damn, and I won’t be watching.

https://brownswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/browns/2026/08/20/browns-daequan-wright-enters-college-football-transfer-portal/91393100007/

[Lobot]

I mean the hometown bank sponsors the Arena. How hard is this ?

[GoBearcats31]

Money talks louder than loyalty as the Huntington bank is the official bank of tOSU, The money plot thickens.

Interesting -- had not thought of that

Notre Dame has entered the chat https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...est-patch-deal

Notre Dame has reached a multiyear deal with SoFi Technologies that will place the financial service company's brand on the Fighting Irish's jerseys in every sport starting this season, the university announced Tuesday. ... The six-year deal is worth about $18 million to $20 million per year, according to industry sources, and is believed to be the richest in college athletics history.

[leo from jersey]

From Pete Thamel -- Ohio Stare is entering a new corporate partnership with JPMorganChase that includes jersey patches for all 36 OSU teams. Per industry sources, this is expected to yield OSU nearly $17 million per year, an eye-popping number that’s expected to be an industry leader.

Money talks louder than loyalty as the Huntington bank is the official bank of tOSU, The money plot thickens.

[GoBearcats31]

From Pete Thamel -- Ohio Stare is entering a new corporate partnership with JPMorganChase that includes jersey patches for all 36 OSU teams. Per industry sources, this is expected to yield OSU nearly $17 million per year, an eye-popping number that’s expected to be an industry leader.

[bearcatbret]

Auburn players will get a big payday for their game against Baylor.
Big 12 Team Linked To Groundbreaking NIL Move | Fanrecap.com

[bearcatbret]

Totally agree! At some point, it is time for them to get a job or go pro.

https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/2026/01/16/is-college-sports-eligibility-out-of-control/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPXj2dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe87itnzikAC4icLv1BKWwF9_JQdCIFvgTWSo96AfGUQNcqx0rsaMnSGf3S0Q_aem_QQKOPNsC1KQYEiCxZoUNpQ

[bearcatbret]

This says something about the money race. Sorsby is making more than nearly half of the starting NFL QBs and significantly more than some. https://fanrecap.com/cincinnati-bear...5tizjztDptg22w

[bearcatbret]

Where teams like Arizona and UC are going to be left behind.
Former Big 12 Quarterbacks Linked to Massive 2026 Payday | Fanrecap.com

[bearcatbret]

A big name is pulling out of NIL funding.
Troy Aikman Unleashes **** On NIL After CFB Star Screwed Him | Fanrecap.com

[leo from jersey]

"There are a lot of older gentlemen with beards playing basketball in college right now... he's waving to his kids up in the seats... crazy thing, he's using NIL for his first wife's alimony... are we nuts?" JOHN CALIPARI on older players in CBB'

well I guess that is as good and frequent as cars, clothes and party favors.

[bearcatbret]

"There are a lot of older gentlemen with beards playing basketball in college right now... he's waving to his kids up in the seats... crazy thing, he's using NIL for his first wife's alimony... are we nuts?" JOHN CALIPARI on older players in CBB'