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Big Ten limits schools' involvement in outside NIL deals
The Big Ten conference has preemptively instituted a $49 million cap on NIL spending to align with the proposed Protect College Sports Act.
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41 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Playoff Predictor: NIL era killed the superteam. CFP chaos is the payoff
1 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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College football's NIL and transfer portal chaos on display as nation's top receiver holds absurd ceremony
The nation's top receiver has committed to returning to Oregon State for 2027, highlighting the volatility of NIL and transfer portal dynamics.
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Jesse Legree, nation's leading receiver, announces return to Oregon State for sophomore year
Nation's leading receiver Jesse Legree has decided to return to Oregon State for his sophomore season following a breakout freshman year.
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Emails Reveal Powerful Network Behind Protect College Sports Act
8 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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EA Sports' College Football Franchise Reportedly in Jeopardy Amidst Rising Costs and Declining Sales
The future of EA Sports' College Football series is reportedly in doubt due to rising costs and declining sales.
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Easton Royal, top WR in '27, flips to Florida from Texas
Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal flips his commitment from Texas to Florida, reshaping the 2027 recruiting landscape.
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Washington flops (again): On Jedd Fisch’s future, the NIL resources and the plunging ROI on Montlake
3 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Reports - Watchdog eyes NIL violations at 5-10 Power 4 schools
College sports watchdogs are reportedly investigating multiple Power Four programs and playoff contenders for alleged NIL violations.
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Nick Saban links NIL, boosters to 33 college football coaches being fired after 2025-2026 season
5 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell’s big college sports win won’t make an AI breakthrough easier
Recent legislative actions and stakeholder commentary highlight shifting dynamics across the college sports landscape.
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Exclusive: FSU, Miami, Clemson, UNC ask Congress to change Protect College Sports Act’s realignment rules
Major ACC universities are petitioning Congress to amend the Protect College Sports Act's rules regarding conference realignment caps.
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College Athletes Earned $1.77B from Schools in 2025-26, Additional $500M+ in NIL Contracts
College athletes received over $1.77 billion from schools during the 2025-26 academic year alongside significant NIL earnings.
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Two Things the Protect College Sports Act Gets Right, and Three Things It Doesn’t
Recent commentary examines the Protect College Sports Act amid discussions surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness regulations.
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College sports bill faces tough path in House
A college sports bill that has passed the US Senate now faces a difficult trajectory in the House amid debates over NIL and coaching rules.
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Projecting potential conference realignment if the college sports bill's 20-team cap becomes law
The Protect College Sports Act threatens to reshape collegiate athletics through a proposed 20-team conference cap and new NIL regulations.
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Senate passes bipartisan bill to overhaul college sports
18 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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With Protect College Sports Act on brink of Senate passage, conference leaders working on a 'Plan B'
The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly passed the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill targeting NIL rules, player pay, and transfer regulations.
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John Mateer melts down vs Georgia, leaving Oklahoma with a quarterback problem
Georgia’s 41‑13 rout of Oklahoma sparks a quarterback crisis as John Mateer’s melt‑down fuels bench‑bench talk.
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Amendment to Protect College Sports Act aims to bring $5 million cap to coaching salaries
Federal legislation concerning college sports and a coaching salary cap creates deep divisions in Washington.
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College Sports Bill Prompts Clash Among Senators, Including Some Ex-Athletes
Senators, including former athletes, spar over the Protect College Sports Act as it nears a Senate vote, pitting salary caps against union rights.
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Arkansas football reaches inflection point as record losing streak, NIL concerns fuel pressure on leadership
9 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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A Rolex, a private jet and a mid-camp raise: Inside college football's portal nightmares
11 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Ex-USC basketball star Chad Baker-Mazara files lawsuit after split, claims coach Eric Musselman went on 'racially-charged tirade'
12 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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No. 7 Miami crushes FCS Florida A&M 77-7 in home opener
No. 7 Miami delivered a 77-7 rout of Florida A&M in their home opener, igniting a debate over the ethics and costs of NIL-era 'money games'.
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Georgia Bulldogs place game one highlights behind paywall as post-NIL college football becomes more soulless
The Georgia Bulldogs are facing significant backlash after placing highlights from their first game of the season behind a paywall.
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LSU fans had a strong reaction to an image of Jayden Daniels on the video board
LSU fans booed Jayden Daniels during a jumbotron tribute following an ongoing name, image, and likeness dispute over a retired jersey.
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Why college athletes should 'live like college students' despite six-figure NIL deals
Current coverage examines the financial realities of college athletes managing six-figure NIL deals and revenue sharing income.
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Ole Miss had FBI sweep for bugs after Lane Kiffin's exit for LSU
Ole Miss football facilities underwent an FBI sweep for listening devices following head coach Lane Kiffin's departure for LSU.
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Joe Burrow has no thoughts about the LSU, Jayden Daniels number fracas
Joe Burrow remains noncommittal as a heated dispute erupts between Jayden Daniels and LSU over the use of the No. 5 jersey and NIL rights.
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Daniels sends cease and desist to LSU after Pickett given No. 5
17 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Mike Lombardi leave the latest cloud for Bill Belichick at North Carolina
Bill Belichick's transition to North Carolina football is overshadowed by NIL probes and controversies surrounding Mike Lombardi.
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'Yea Alabama' Content Director Among 15 Arrested in Shelby County Operation
Aaron Suttles, Content Director for NIL entity 'Yea Alabama', is among 15 individuals arrested in a Shelby County human trafficking operation.
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Source: No vote on college sports bill expected before August
The 'Protect College Sports Act' faces a critical deadline as the Senate prepares for its August recess, leaving the future of collegiate athletics in limbo.
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Nike announces NIL Athlete deals with multiple top CFB players
Nike expands its college football footprint by signing a broad class of star collegiate athletes and high school recruits to name, image, and likeness deals.
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Adidas’ NIL pipeline is producing NBA rookies who already know the business
1 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Hawks trade to 52, round out draft with 7-footer Veesaar
3 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Henri Veesaar Missed Out on $5M+ in Potential NIL Amid UNC Star's NBA Draft Slide, CBB Coach Says
6 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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College sports sees pivotal moment as Senate looks to move legislation on NIL, transfers across goal line
2 news sources are covering this Sports story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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With Protect College Sports Act under scrutiny, NIL deals with 'associated entities' creating confusion
The Protect College Sports Act faces a critical Senate vote as NIL deal complexities create systemic chaos in collegiate athletics.
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Texas Tech will not attempt to recover NIL money paid to Brendan Sorsby
Texas Tech has officially cleared its stance on Brendan Sorsby's NIL earnings following a conclusion to his eligibility-related legal disputes.