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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Business of College Athletics

College sports is big business. Over the past five years, the industry has experienced some of the biggest changes in its history–from allowing players to profit off NIL and revenue-sharing to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Plus, state and federal lawmakers have taken an interest in legislating the chaos. FOS is covering it all, from the court to the courthouse to the White House.

Recent Articles

Miami (OH) RedHawks guard Luke Skaljac (3) celebrates at the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament First Four game between the Miami Redhawks and Southern Methodist University Mustangs, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Oh. RedHawks won 89-79.

Miami (Ohio) Wins Survives First Test in Potential Cinderella Run

The RedHawks took their first March Madness game in the First Four.

Women’s March Madness Growth Faces Next Star-Power Test

The women’s March Madness First Four is underway.


Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) shoots against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at United Center.

‘Players Are Workers’ and Deserve Right to Unionize: Former NLRB Exec

The SCORE Act would not designate student-athletes as employees.

St. John's Zuby Ejiofor

Why Rev-Share Era Hasn’t Been a Boon for Basketball-Only Schools

Power conference men’s basketball rosters aren’t restricted to the rev-share cap.

March Madness Getting Chalkier, but TV Networks Aren’t Worried

The two networks remain bullish despite increasing chalkiness in college basketball.
Mar 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Trevor Best (12) is defended by Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) and forward Dominykas Pleta (21) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

College Sports Commission Says NIL Go System Under Strain

“The NIL market in college athletics is not a normal organic market.”

Sun Belt’s Stepladder Format Is Producing Some March Chaos

The Sun Belt conference school has a chance at history Monday night.

White House Trump college sports roundtable

Trump Says He’ll Issue Second Executive Order on College Sports

“The executive order is going to let colleges survive and players survive.”

Dec 18, 2011; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush (22) runs for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Reggie Bush: NIL Era Wouldn’t Exist Without ‘My Story’

The former USC running back had his Heisman Trophy revoked for 14 years.

Jan 18, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Michael Zheng of United States in action against Sebastian Korda of United States in the first round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open at Kia Arena in Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit:

Columbia Tennis Star Says He Claimed $150K from Australian Open

It was unclear if he could do so under NCAA rules.