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Doing more with less can result in a CFP berth, but time and time again, the playoff process separates the haves from the have-nots by the end of the national championship game. Programs over the last five years displayed their NIL capabilities on the recruiting trail and with their player retention efforts,
The way college football operates in the NIL/revenue-sharing era has moved a lot closer to the NFL model, and one high-profile program is acknowledging that in
We’ve worked around the system and then tried to create that as the system,” Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
Julian Sayin is steering Ohio State toward a national championship run with one of the most loaded rosters in college football. The Buckeyes secured the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff despite stumbling against Indiana in the Big Ten title game.
Since the introduction of name, image and likeness (NIL) in July 2021 and the transfer portal turning every offseason into free agency with no guidelines, colle
Ohio State is in the midst of College Football Playoff prep, but this Buckeye took time away from the gridiron to help families in central Ohio.
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Arch Manning takes NIL pay cut to boost 2026 Texas Football roster
Of course, it's not like Manning will starve. The redshirt sophomore has one of the highest NIL valuations in nation. Manning has NIL deals with Red Bull, Panani, Uber and Warby Parker. Manning made north of $3.5 million in NIL deals in 2025, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Troy Aikman reveals he's done with NIL after funding a UCLA player who transferred without thanking him, sparking debate
The College Football Playoff isn't broken -- it's college football as a whole that needs to be completely revamped
In a new era of college football, UW Athletics hopes their renewed alliance with Under Armour puts them in a good place moving forward
If you thought the NIL transfer market in college football already was out of control, just wait until the upcoming battles next month.
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