Wiz Khalifa inks 25 student-athletes to NIL deals to help promote new song

Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang Entertainment has signed on 25 different athletes to promote “45 Minute Breakdown”, the group’s new song featuring Lil Uzi Vert. On Oct. 28, Taylor Gang released an 8-song album titled “ G Rage” that featured Wiz Khalifa and multiple other artists on the tracklist. The 25 student-athletes will post videos on…

December 3, 20220Comments

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks the ‘new’ college football landscape

After it was speculated that former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule was at the top of a few lists at schools that had coaching vacancies, he made sure to do his homework. “College football has changed even in the last two years since I left. NIL, portal, transfer — all these different things. I…

December 1, 20220Comments

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LSU’s BJ Ojulari inks NIL deal with Jimmy Granger Ford Lincoln

LSU football player BJ Ojulari, brother of New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari, has signed a name, image and likeness sponsorship with a Jimmy Granger Ford Lincoln dealership in Natchitoches, Louisiana. In return for social media promotion, Ojulari received the keys to a Ram TRX Hellcat truck. RELATED: LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Josh Williams ink NIL…

November 14, 20220Comments

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Virginia Tech student-athletes appear in commercial for local gutter cleaning company

Virginia Tech football guard Jesse Hanson and softball infielder Madison Hanson made their on-camera debuts in a commercial for K-Guard Virginia Gutter Inc., a local gutter cleaning company based in Roanoke, Harrisonburg, and Winchester. The married couple’s deal was set up through Triumph NIL, a sports marketing agency specializing in name, image, and likeness partnerships…

November 11, 20220Comments

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Virginia’s Reece Beekman inks NIL deal with McDonald’s

Virginia men's basketball star Reece Beekman agreed to a name, image and likeness partnership with McDonald’s, giving the junior guard a signature combo meal at participating locations in Charlottesville and Shenandoah Valley. Through Cav Futures, a Virginia-focused NIL collective, Beekman and other UV athletes have made deals with McDonald's. Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong and women’s…

November 10, 20220Comments

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Xclusive Speed founder Giles Chapman building strong NIL foundation for student-athletes

In 2016, Giles Chapman started Xclusive Speed, a year-round program that trains youth, collegiate, and professional athletes. After four years as a scholarship football player at the University of Nevada and a master's degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University, Chapman has built an empire in the Bay Area. To go along with working alongside world-class…

November 8, 20220Comments

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Altius Sports introduces new NIL education program ASP Academy

After a summer of building name, image and likeness program personnel into college athletic departments, the NIL specialists at Altius Sports are now providing programs with NIL education services. The program is launching with four schools; the University of Nevada, Tulane University, the University of Oakland, and the University of North Alabama. Altius Sports will…

November 3, 20220Comments

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Jordon Sports Group empowers student-athletes in NIL to build a better brand

After a career in politics, Tyler Jordon took a leap of faith into the world of sports. In July of 2022, he started Jordon Sports Group, pledging to assist athletes in finding a voice that would reach brands. Jordon Sports Group specializes in public relations, brand development and NIL consulting. “It is just me for…

November 1, 20220Comments

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Tennessee’s Jalin Hyatt cashes in on NIL following historic game vs. Alabama

After scoring five touchdowns in Tennessee’s victory over Alabama, Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt released a t-shirt with BreakingT to commemorate the accomplishment. The shirt features Hyatt catching a pass with “Gimme 5” stated in bold behind him. Most notably, the Tennessee logo is present on the apparel, which is very uncommon in the majority…

October 19, 20220Comments

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Gordon McKernan agrees to NIL deals with 14 Louisiana student-athletes to raise money for cancer organizations

Gordon McKernan, a personal injury attorney from Louisiana, has announced name, image and likeness partnerships with 14 student-athletes from colleges in the state. In the deal, football players from Louisiana State University and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will earn charitable donations from Gordon Gives, McKernan’s foundation that provides support to local communities, that…

October 18, 20220Comments

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