by Kevin Hinchey | Dec 10, 2025 | NIL
The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era has transformed college athletics, creating unprecedented opportunities for student-athletes to monetize their talents. However, not all conferences—or athletes—are created equal when it comes to NIL spending. As a college...
by Kevin Hinchey | Dec 10, 2025 | Football, NIL
The Conference Arms Race: Which Powerhouse Leads in NIL Spending? The landscape of college athletics has fundamentally transformed since Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals launched in 2021. As a college athlete navigating this new era, understanding which...
by Kevin Hinchey | Dec 9, 2025 | NIL
The emergence of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals has fundamentally transformed college athletics, creating unprecedented earning opportunities for student-athletes. For women athletes, however, this new era brings both promise and peril as they navigate...
by Kevin Hinchey | Dec 9, 2025 | Football, NIL, Transfer Portal
The NIL Divide: How Transfer Portal Players Command Premium Deals Over High School Recruits The landscape of college athletics has fundamentally shifted with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, creating a stark financial disparity between high school recruits and...
by Kevin Hinchey | Dec 8, 2025 | Football, NIL
The Shift in NIL Enforcement The landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations continues to evolve rapidly in 2025, bringing new challenges and potential financial pitfalls for student athletes. As universities take greater control over NIL payments and...
by Kevin Hinchey | Dec 8, 2025 | Football, NIL, Transfer Portal
The New Reality of College Sports The revolving door of college coaching has reached a dizzying speed. With colleges agreeing to nearly $228 million in severance pay for football coaches this year alone—almost doubling previous records—the impact extends far beyond...