Post Reports College football now has more money - and more problems
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Dec 20, 2024 
Join Jerry Brewer, a sports columnist for The Washington Post, and Jesse Dougherty, a reporter specializing in college sports business, as they delve into the financial revolution in college football. They discuss the explosive growth of NIL deals, enabling athletes to score million-dollar endorsements. The conversation also tackles conference realignment and its impact on competitiveness, reshaping rivalries and the entire landscape of the sport. With a playoff expansion on the horizon, they explore the evolving identity of amateur athletics and the challenges that accompany this transformation.
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Tudor's Biscuits NIL Deal
- Marshall's coach jokingly offered Ohio State players all-you-can-eat Tudors Biscuits.
- This highlights the changing landscape of college sports with NIL deals.
NIL and Playoff Expansion
- The college football playoff format has expanded, with more teams and games.
- NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals are transforming player recruitment and competition.
Impact of NIL Deals
- NIL deals allow college athletes to profit from endorsements and sponsorships.
- Large sums of money from donors and boosters are changing player movement and team dynamics.