Katherine Hunt+FollowFlorida football star cashes in with TikTok dealWinston “Winnie” Watkins just made a major move off the field—signing a huge NIL deal with TikTok before even playing a college snap! Watkins, who’s played for powerhouse Florida high schools and recently transferred to LSU, has built a massive TikTok following thanks to his livestreams. This isn’t his first big brand partnership either—he joined Adidas’ “AdiZero 7 Class” earlier this year. Watkins’ journey through multiple schools and now big-time deals shows how social media is changing the game for young athletes. What do you think: Is this the new normal for high school and college sports? #Education #NIL #TikTok00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowMiami’s NIL scene heats up before Indiana clashJohn Ruiz is making waves again in Miami’s college sports world, just as the Hurricanes gear up to face Indiana in the national championship. After stepping back due to business setbacks, Ruiz is throwing a massive pregame bash and launching a new NIL venture, Luminsea, aiming to put Miami athletes back in the spotlight. With Canes Connection currently leading the NIL charge, Ruiz’s return could shake up recruiting and compensation for players. Miami fans, do you think Ruiz’s comeback will boost the Canes’ edge, or is the NIL landscape too crowded now? #Sports #MiamiHurricanes #NIL00Share
Aaron Taylor+FollowSaban: Big Ten’s NIL Edge Over SEC?Nick Saban dropped a hot take on the Pat McAfee Show, saying the Big Ten’s recent dominance is all about NIL money luring southern talent up north. With the Hoosiers on the brink of a national title, it’s wild to think cash is finally tipping the scales after years of SEC supremacy. Is the Big Ten’s run just about the money, or is there more to it? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #Football #NIL00Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowGeorgia sports, NIL, and a film worth watchingBig changes in college sports are hitting close to home, and now they’re on the big screen. UGA alum Glen Owen’s new film, “Signing Tony Raymond,” dives into the wild world of recruiting, where athletes are now negotiating not just scholarships, but their personal brands and big NIL deals. Shot entirely in Georgia with a local cast and crew, the movie captures the pressure, the drama, and the sometimes hilarious chaos behind the scenes. With theaters struggling and streaming on the rise, Owen’s urging folks to support indie films in person. Would you go see a movie like this in theaters? #Sports #GeorgiaFilm #NIL00Share
Christopher Hughes+FollowNIL Era: Is College Football Losing Its Soul?Anyone else catch Jordan Travis on the Travis Take Two Podcast? The former Noles QB didn’t hold back about how NIL deals and the transfer portal are changing the game. He’s worried that chasing big paydays is taking focus away from building an NFL career—and that some players are getting bad advice. Do you think the new money culture is hurting college football’s identity, or is it just the evolution of the sport? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Football #NIL21Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowOhio State’s bold NIL gamble: Discipline over chaosThirty scholarship players have left Ohio State, but the Buckeyes aren’t panicking. Athletic Director Ross Bjork is doubling down on doing things the right way—even as other programs chase quick wins with wild spending. He says OSU is aggressive in the transfer portal and NIL, but refuses to break rules just because enforcement is weak. Instead, they’re betting that structure and integrity will pay off in the long run, even if it means some short-term roster shakeups. Do you think this disciplined approach will help or hurt Ohio State as college football’s landscape keeps shifting? #Sports #OhioState #NIL10Share
Christopher Hughes+FollowNIL Money War: SEC vs Big Ten Heats UpCan you believe how wild the NIL game has gotten? Now, every top SEC and Big Ten recruit is looking at six or even seven-figure deals. The real rivalry isn’t just on the field anymore—it’s in the boardroom, with schools battling for the next superstar. Some schools are even adding transfer penalties to contracts. Is this the new arms race in college football? #Sports #Football #NIL00Share
Jeffrey Armstrong+FollowNIL Power Play: Hollywood Smothers Flips to TexasBama fans, the times are changing! Hollywood Smothers just flipped his commitment from the Crimson Tide to the Longhorns, and On3’s Shannon Terry says it’s all about NIL muscle. Texas boosters are spending big, leaving even the Tide’s deep pockets looking shallow. Is this the new normal in recruiting wars? Can Bama’s collective rally enough to keep up with Texas’ ‘FU money’? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Football #NIL00Share
Amy Williams+FollowDemond Williams NIL Drama: Landers Again?Looks like the NIL saga isn’t over for Demond Williams Jr. After inking a $4M deal with the Huskies, Williams is now looking for an exit—and ESPN says Cordell Landers, the same adviser tied to Nico Iamaleava’s wild Vols-to-UCLA journey, is back in the mix. Landers denies involvement, but fans can’t ignore the pattern. Is this NIL déjà vu, or just smoke? #Sports #Football #NIL00Share
Dawn Fritz+FollowChuck’s NIL Rant: Barkley Was Right All AlongSir Charles called it months ago, and now the whole college hoops world is catching up. Barkley’s take on NIL and the transfer portal turning college sports into the Wild Wild West is suddenly everywhere, especially after Baylor snagged James Nnaji straight from the pro pipeline. The system’s rewarding the one-percenters, while the rest of the athletes—and smaller schools—are left scrambling. Is this the end of college sports as we knew it? #Sports #CharlesBarkley #NIL11Share