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Thursday, December 26, 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.

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Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) greets fans following Saturday's game against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Ohio Stadium

Ohio State Athletes Will Sink Their Teeth Into Free Chipotle In-Season

OSU is a top-five Chipotle campus, according to the company.
Mar 18, 2024; Dayton, OH, USA; General view of the NCAA logo during NCAA Tournament First Four Practice at UD Arena.

Athlete Objections Mounting Against House v. NCAA Settlement

The National College Players Association described the landmark settlement as “unjust.”


Colorado Buffaloes football at Oregon Ducks football in Eugene, September 23, 2023.
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Colorado Alleged Oregon Accessed Its Private Football Data Last Season

Colorado alleged Oregon accessed its online service that contains practice video.

Nov 11, 2023; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies mascot on the court during a break in the action against the Stonehill Skyhawks in the second half at XL Center.

UConn Is Considering Joining the Big 12. Is It Worth It?

The Big East requires a $15 million exit fee, FOS confirmed.
Clemson kicker Hogan Morton (47) and kicker Quinn Castner (36) warm up before kickoff with Georgia Tech Nov 11, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; at Memorial Stadium.

The House v. NCAA Settlement Looks Like a CBA. But It Isn’t

Several industry stakeholders tell FOS athletes aren’t adequately represented in the settlement.
Head coach Mike Gundy walks on the field during an Oklahoma State football practice in Stillwater, Okla., on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

After Blasting NIL, OSU’s Mike Gundy Announces New NIL Helmet Initiative

OSU will stick QR codes linking to an NIL collective on helmets.
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A view of the CFP Trophy before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium.

Everything to Know About the 12-Team CFP Era

The expanded playoff will include several elements never seen before in FBS.

Nov 17, 2023; Charlottesville, VA, USA; The NCAA logo on a banner at the NCAA cross country championships course at Panorama Farms.

Trio of Athlete Objections Filed Against House v. NCAA Settlement Proposal

Objections argued a range of grievances, from gender equity to antitrust issues.

Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Stanford artistic swimming

The NCAA League That Could Save the Olympic Pipeline

An under-the-radar league has become a ‘catch-all’ for niche Olympic sports.

The Perfect Storm Propelling ‘EA Sports College Football’ to Early Success

Growing fandom and a long wait have already reaped dividends for EA.