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Friday, April 25, 2025

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.

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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’s Championship Caps Four-Team College Football Playoff Era

The Wolverines finish 15-0 by taking down Washington in the title game.


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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.”

MegaCast to ManningCast: Alt Broadcasts Are Changing How We Watch Sports

Other sports are embracing the alternate telecast idea to reach new viewers.
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (94) and defensive lineman Cam Goode (99) celebrate on the field after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl.

We’re One Year Out From a 12-Team CFP. It’s Anyone’s Guess What That Looks Like

On-campus logistics, media rights, and revenue are uncertain one year out.

Is Barstool Backing Out of College Sports Events?

Barstool Sports has been the sponsor of the Arizona Bowl since 2021.

The Year’s Biggest Headlines in the Business of Sports

The streaming invasion, crypto crash, Taylor Swift, Messi, Coach Prime, and more.

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What’s an Edible Bowl Mascot Worth? Roughly $12.1 Million

Pop-Tarts Bowl breaks through the noise of college football’s crowded postseason.

2023 In Review: U.S. Sports Betting Goes Full Tilt

The arrival of ESPN Bet and Fanatics Sportsbook highlights a year of transformation for the business.