Future of Sports: Sea Change in College Sports

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About The Event

Last year represented a transformational shift in the landscape of college athletics. The SEC, Big 12, and Big Ten added several new members; the Pac-12 shrank to two schools, then began rebuilding; the NIL landscape got even wilder; and we saw the first 12-team College Football Playoff. What impact have we seen so far? What’s on the horizon?

As we looked forward to March Madness, Amanda Christovich, Front Office Sports’ Lead College Sports Reporter, sat down with leaders from various conferences as well as power players in NIL, and heard directly from athletic departments.

Agenda

Session 1 | 1:05pm

NIL Mania

Now in their “senior” year, NIL (name, image, and likeness) rights have completely upended college sports recruitment. Schools have established collectives that encourage the support of NIL and their college athletes. But the era has included many fumbles and controversies, from the NCAA nixing QR codes encouraging donations on Oklahoma State’s football helmets to UNLV’s quarterback leaving mid-season citing a $100,000 unfulfilled promise. Where do we draw the line with NIL? What’s next?

Amanda Christovich

Moderator

Russell White

President

The Collective Association

Jonathan Gombinski

Managing Director

Canes Connection

Ben Chase

Director, NIL Strategy

Florida Gators

Session 2 | 1:35pm

The New Conference Order

Last year unveiled a new world order in college athletics. With a dramatically different look; realignment has established new rivalries, upended travel schedules; and had serious influence on media rights. This panel will discuss how to navigate the new normal.

Robin Harris

Executive Director

Ivy League

Nick Carparelli

Executive Director

Bowl Season

Nicole Auerbach

Lead College Football and Basketball Insider

NBC Sports

Session 3 | 2:05pm

The New Rules of Recruiting

The NCAA has loosened transfer portal rules and changed the process for letters of intent, moves that have huge implications for athletic departments and athletes looking to capitalize on their collegiate careers.