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NIL News

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Kirby Smart: H.S. recruits paid ‘as much as $20,000 a month’ to uphold pledge

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart is now taking on college collectives  for alleged unscrupulous recruiting efforts involving high school prospects.

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College Football News News Feed NIL News Utah News 

Utah QB Devon Dampier makes donation to Phoenix-area HS for new uniforms

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The donation will lead to two completely new sets of football uniforms for a program that doesn’t have the financial support.

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ACC News College Football News Miami News News Feed NIL News Recruiting News 

Are the Miami Hurricanes paying too much for 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell?

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Miami invested heavily in its future along the offensive line last week with the commitment of five-star tackle Jackson Cantwell.

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David Pollack calls for NIL salary cap for incoming college football freshmen

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The famous Georgia alumnus thinks the first thing to be fixed about NIL is the inflated amounts being awarded to incoming freshmen.

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College Football News NCAA News News Feed NIL News 

House v. NCAA settlement complicated — and it’s still not settled

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For those who haven’t paid attention, the key phrases are “House settlement” and “Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).”

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College Football News College Football Playoff NCAA News News Feed NIL News 

Rich Rodriguez pitches himself to join President’s college sports commission

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West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez loves the idea of Nick Saban leading a college sports commission under President Donald Trump.

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College Basketball News College Football News News Feed NIL News 

Why Oregon, Nike could benefit from NIL exemption in House v. NCAA settlement

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Nike is a publicly traded corporation so NIL deals between the company and college athletes are exempt from fair-market-value assessments.

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Arizona News ASU News News Feed NIL News 

New Arizona state law ensures state universities are competitive in NIL

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News stories from around the West and beyond

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Oregon’s Dan Lanning preaches importance of financial literacy in NIL era

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Financial literacy has become a topic of conversation for Dan Lanning with his players, even before they step on campus.

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Report: Pres. Trump mulling executive order on NIL after meeting with Saban

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The president is considering an executive order regarding NIL payments after a meeting with former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban.

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College Football News News Feed NIL News UCLA News 

Arkansas NIL collective hires lawyer to enforce Madden Iamaleava $200K buyout

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Arkansas’ NIL collective has hired an attorney to pursue & enforce a buyout clause in former QB Madden Iamaleava’s agreement, per CBS Sports.

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College football in danger of losing fans with more nonsensical changes

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While attorneys for the NCAA and players fight it out in court over billions in lost and future revenue, the fans have had a bellyful.

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College Basketball News News Feed NIL News Oregon State News Transfer Portal News 

Departing Oregon State men’s basketball players paid $5.2M to transfer

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Per The Oregonian/OregonLive, seven Oregon State MBB transfers signed name, image and likeness deals totaling some $5.2 million.

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College Football News News Feed NIL News 

Arkansas sent demand letter to Madden Iamaleava, others for NIL buyout money

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Arkansas‘ NIL collective sent two demand letters to players asking to fulfill buyout clauses, according to Front Office Sports. 

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Arkansas encouraging NIL collective to recoup buyout from departing players

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At schools like Arkansas, buyout language in NIL deals is now common and players reneging on deals may soon lead to legal battles.

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NCAA plans to eliminate over 150 rules with House settlement approval

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Tthe Division I Board of Directors announced schools will be permitted to directly pay student-athletes once the the settlement is approved.

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Big Ten News College Football News News Feed NIL News USC News 

USC EDGE Kameryn Fountain buys new car for mom with NIL dollars

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As he gets ready for his sophomore season, Kameryn Fountain is taking care of his family, buying his mom a car using NIL dollars.

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Mario Cristobal warns players that Miami will not tolerate NIL holdouts

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When speaking on the subject, Cristobal made it clear the Hurricanes will not be a part of any kind of holdout.

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Tennessee parting ways with star QB Nico Iamaleava amid NIL contract dispute

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Tennessee is moving on from starting QB Nico Iamaleava, ending a high-stakes standoff days before the spring transfer portal window opens. 

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College Basketball News News Feed NIL News Oregon News 

Jackson Shelstad returning to Oregon basketball for 2025-26 season

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According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Jackson Shelstad has signed a deal to return to the Ducks for his junior year in the 2025-26 season.

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ACC News Cal News College Football News News Feed NIL News 

Cal mega-donors withholding NIL until Justin Wilcox answers to GM Ron Rivera

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Two of Cal’s largest donors will no longer contribute until new general manager Ron Rivera is given full control of the football program.

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Three from West among names to know heading into the College Basketball Crown

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The 2025 College Basketball Crown is set to get underway on Monday in Las Vegas as 16 teams battle for the right to be crowned champion.

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College Football News News Feed NIL News Washington News 

Jedd Fisch discusses the future of NIL collectives ahead of House Settlement

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With the House Settlement set to add some level of regulation, Jedd Fisch believes Washington is in a great position to thrive.

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College Basketball News College Football News NCAA News News Feed NIL News Oregon News Oregon State News 

Oregon lawmakers consider bill that could prevent enforcement of NIL limits

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Oregon legislators are considering a bill that could prevent the enforcement of limits on NIL payments to student-athletes in the state.

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McNeese student manager goes viral during March Madness, lands NIL deal

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The March Madness legend of McNeese student manager and social media sensation Amir “Aura” Khan continues to grow.

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College Basketball News College Football News News Feed NIL News WSU News 

WSU, Cougar Collective join national trend of enforcing NIL ‘buyout clauses’

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Schools across the country are looking for solutions to counter the lack of NIL regulation and enforcement.

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NCAA to let athletes negotiate NIL deals before enrollment

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The change is one of the terms of a legal settlement announced Monday between the NCAA and a Group of Five state attorneys general.

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Arizona News College Basketball News News Feed NIL News Oregon News USC News 

Shelstad, Love, Watkins headline Mondelez March Madness NIL campaign

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Mondelēz, the parent company behind brands RITZ, Chips Ahoy! and Oreos is launching its March Madness NIL campaign.

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Arizona Board of Regents announces strategic partnership with WME Sports

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With revenue-sharing on the horizon in college athletics, schools are looking for ways to navigate the changing landscape.

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News Feed NIL News Oregon News Oregon State News SuperWest CFB News 

Oregon lawmaker files bill to amend state NIL law, target key deal terms

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As the House v. NCAA approval hearing looms, an Oregon lawmaker filed a bill taking aim at one of the key terms.

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ASU News College Basketball News News Feed NIL News 

Former Sun Devil James Harden donated 6-figure amount to Arizona State NIL

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Arizona State basketball alum James Harden contributed a six-figure amount to the Sun Angel Collective, according to Front Office Sports.

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College Football News News Feed NIL News Oregon News 

Report: Oregon partnering with new NIL licensing group for video game rights

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Oregon is one of six schools now joining forces in a new NIL licensing group looking to sign the CFB video game rights of FBS players.

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College Football News Colorado News News Feed NIL News 

Deion Sanders criticizes parents involvement in NIL negotiations

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Sanders noted the role that some parents are playing, especially in regards to negotiations about NIL, are hurting the players.

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College Football News News Feed NIL News Transfer Portal News 

Badgers accuse Miami of tampering with Xavier Lucas, threaten legal action

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The school accused UM of tampering, citing “credible information” and threatened to pursue legal action as a result of the situation.

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College Basketball News College Football News News Feed NIL News 

New Title IX guidance threatens to upend college revenue-sharing plans

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As the NCAA Board of Governors entered the third hour of its meeting Thursday night, the phones within the gathering began buzzing.

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College Football News NCAA News News Feed NIL News 

Vanderbilt QB wins injunction in antitrust case vs. NCAA, can play in 2025

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Vanderbilt QB wins injunction in antitrust case vs. NCAA, can play in 2025

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College Football News Colorado News News Feed NIL News 

Travis Hunter donates endorsement earnings to Colorado’s NIL collective

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Travis Hunter donates endorsement earnings to Colorado’s NIL collective

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ACC News College Football News News Feed NIL News 

Mike Norvell to give $4.5M of his salary to FSU fundraising campaign

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Mike Norvell to give $4.5M of his salary to FSU fundraising campaign

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College Football News News Feed NIL News Pac-12 News 

NCAA, Pac-12 & USC seek dismissal of Reggie Bush’s lawsuit over lost NIL pay

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NCAA, Pac-12 & USC seek dismissal of Reggie Bush’s lawsuit over lost NIL pay

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Big Ten News College Football News News Feed NIL News 

Michigan prepared to offer $10.5 million NIL deal to 5-star LSU QB commit

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Michigan prepared to offer $10.5 million NIL deal to 5-star LSU QB commit

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College Basketball News College Football News News Feed NIL News Washington News 

UW Athletic Department announces internal NIL and influencer marketing unit

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UW Athletic Department announces internal NIL and influencer marketing unit

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College Football News News Feed NIL News Oregon News 

Jedd Fisch says Ohio State vs Oregon was ‘battle of two $20 million rosters’

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Jedd Fisch says Ohio State vs Oregon was ‘battle of two $20 million rosters’

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ASU News College Football News News Feed NIL News 

ASU football players receive Mustang Mach-E cars from local dealership

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ASU football players receive Mustang Mach-E cars from local dealership

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College Football News News Feed NIL News UNLV News 

Sluka’s NIL issue brings agent’s unregistered status in Nevada into question

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Sluka’s NIL issue brings agent’s unregistered status in Nevada into question

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College Football News News Feed NIL News UNLV News 

NIL collective denies offering $100K to QB, UNLV alleges ‘implied threats’

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NIL collective denies offering $100K to QB, UNLV alleges ‘implied threats’

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College Football News News Feed NIL News UNLV News 

UNLV-Sluka NIL debacle not unprecedented as new CFB reality clearer

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UNLV-Sluka NIL debacle not unprecedented as new CFB reality comes into focus

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NCAA News News Feed NIL News SuperWest CFB News 

Reggie Bush sues NCAA, SC, Pac-12 seeking name, image, likeness compensation

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Reggie Bush sues NCAA, SC, Pac-12 seeking name, image, likeness compensation

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News Feed NIL News UCLA News 

UCLA hiring new Chief Development Officer to help with NIL deals

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A roundup of relevant sports stories from throughout the West and beyond

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