The 1957 Club gives Stony Brook student-athletes various NIL opportunities

While it may not be the most traditional way to offer student-athletes NIL opportunities, Stony Brook University is operating with The 1957 Club, a third-party non-profit organization, to help student-athletes get involved in the competitive NIL space. "This is a new day for Stony Brook student-athletes and their ability to attain NIL opportunities. We are…

May 19, 20230Comments

ByNikash Nath

South Carolina’s Antwane Wells leads SEC in NIL deals

Antwane Wells broke onto the scene last year during his first season playing for South Carolina. Wells led the Gamecocks in receiving, as he accumulated 928 receiving yards and six touchdowns proving to be a reliable target for quarterback Spencer Rattler. RELATED: South Carolina’s Antwane ‘Juice’ Wells signs NIL deal with Garnet Trust Wells didn’t…

May 19, 20230Comments

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Seton Hall hires Michael McBride to lead NIL efforts

When it comes to making moves in the NIL world, it seems like more schools are hiring people responsible for handling all NIL duties for their respective universities. Look no further than what Seton Hall has done this past week to bolster its NIL department. RELATED: Madison Dunker takes on ‘no-brainer’ opportunity as Marquette’s NIL…

May 17, 20230Comments

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LSU transfer Hailey Van Lith keeps NIL deal with Adidas amid brand controversy

Hailey Van Lith is changing schools ahead of next season, and even though she will be leaving Louisville after three seasons with the program, her shoes and overall brand will remain intact. Van Lith is transferring from Louisville where its athletic department is sponsored by Adidas, but the overall conflict of interest stems from the…

May 5, 20230Comments

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Nebraska hires Jonathan Bateman as NIL Director, extends partnership with Altius Sports

Nebraska athletics is making moves in the NIL world with the hiring of its first-ever NIL Director, Jonathan Bateman, who will come from an in-house position. Prior to accepting the school’s first-ever NIL Director position, Bateman most recently served as Nebraska’s associate director of compliance and has been with the Huskers since 2011. RELATED: Nebraska…

May 4, 20230Comments

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Livvy Dunne inks NIL deal with Sports Illustrated ahead of 2023 Swimsuit edition

Many know of her on TikTok where she has amassed over 7.4 million followers and 374.5 million likes, but LSU All-American gymnast Livvy Dunne continues to make headline worthy news in the NIL landscape. Dunne recently made NIL history with her new deal with Sports Illustrated, which will make her one of the only collegiate…

May 3, 20230Comments

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Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams signs mega NIL deal with Neutrogena

While Caleb Williams is known for his electrifying quarterback play, the former Oklahoma Sooner and current USC quarterback signed a massive NIL deal this past week with Neutrogena. Neutrogena is a skin care company that specializes in hair care and cosmetics and is owned by their parent company Johnson & Johnson. Back in 2022, Neutrogena…

April 26, 20230Comments

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CJ Stroud unlocks his digital community on Lockerverse prior to NFL Draft

With the NFL Draft just a few days away, former Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud is making headline worthy news in the NIL world. The former Buckeye has “unlocked” his digital community on Lockerverse, a community platform that specializes in creating a cultural hub for the prospective future of the internet. RELATED: Ohio State’s CJ…

April 25, 20230Comments

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USC’s Mason Cobb, Painting with a Twist host charity event to benefit youth programs

USC linebacker Mason Cobb’s passion outside of football is painting. Cobb was introduced to art at a young age because “growing up my mom didn't let us play video games and use any electronics. She always got us crayons and markers and paint.” While it may be unusual for a football player to enjoy art…

April 24, 20230Comments

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Nebraska baseball players help promote Lincoln Airport through NIL deal

The NIL is quite an interesting space where just about any company can get involved. Typically known for hosting the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, the Cornhuskers baseball program has entered the NIL space with an advertisement promoting their local Lincoln Airport. Nebraska infielders Brice Matthews and Max Anderson were the two Cornhuskers involved…

April 21, 20230Comments

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