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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Business of College Athletics

Between unprecedented conference realignments, historic media rights deals, the wild world of NIL, and high-stakes competition, this space couldn’t be more exciting right now, but you need someone to help you make sense of it all. That’s where we come in.

Recent Articles

USC

Testimony on USC Athletes’ Employment Status Unfolds in Labor Trial

USC Deputy AD Kwok testifies on the absence of a handbook and dances around conference realignment impact queries.
CJ Stroud

CJ Stroud Writes a Large Check to Ohio State’s NIL Collective Amid a Big Offseason

CJ Stroud has become a “major donor” of Ohio State’s NIL collective.


ACC to FSU in New Court Filing: Keep Out of Conference Affairs

The ACC wants to exclude Florida State from managing the conference amid litigation.

Nick Saban

Nick Saban’s Retirement is Costing College Football $100M and Counting

The departure of the seven-time national championship-winning legend has led to at least $100 million changing hands.
Arizona

Financially-Hit Arizona Won’t Cut Sports—For Now

Athletic director Dave Heeke recently gave a public update on school finances.
Florida State

With FSU Infractions Decision, NCAA Attempts the Illusion of Control

The NCAA found that an assistant coach facilitated a meeting between a booster and a prospective athlete, who offered an NIL deal.
Jim Harbaugh

Why Jim Harbaugh’s Comments About Athlete Pay Unionization During the CFP Were Such a Big Deal

Harbaugh used the CFP’s stage to endorse athlete revenue-sharing and unionization.

Nick Saban highest paid college football head coach.

Saban Leaving Alabama—and a Huge Financial Legacy

Legendary coach earned more than $120 million at Alabama.

Nick Saban

Nick Saban, Highest-Paid NCAA Football Coach, Is Retiring

The 72-year-old coach is tied for the most national championships of any FBS football head coach.

Michigan

How Michigan Turned a Sign-Stealing Scandal Into a Successful Marketing Ploy

The Wolverines’ official retailer launched a wildly popular merchandise line around the phrase “Michigan vs. Everyone.”