College football coaching salaries and buyouts continue to soar, and a new federal proposal aims to bring greater accountability and balance to the system by putting a cap on salaries. U.S. Representative Michael Baumgartner (R-Wash.) has introduced the Correcting Opportunity and Accountability in Collegiate Hiring (COACH) Act, legislation designed to limit how much schools can […]
New Bill Might Cap College Coaching Salaries Read More »
The wide receiver market in college football has entered a new era, and the numbers are staggering. With Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collectives competing to attract and retain talent, today’s stars are securing contracts that rival rookie NFL salaries. At the top of the list is Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith. Already projected as the
Million-Dollar Hands: Tracking College Football’s Highest-Paid Wideouts Read More »
The University of Tennessee is making a major shift in the college sports landscape. After more than a decade with Nike, the Vols have inked a 10-year NIL partnership with Adidas—and this isn’t just about uniforms and gear. The deal comes with a multi-million dollar NIL component designed to directly benefit student-athletes. According to reports,
Tennessee Returns to Adidas with Game-Changing NIL Deal Read More »
The University of North Carolina is pioneering a new era in collegiate athletics with the rollout of performance-based revenue sharing in NIL (Name, Image & Likeness). Thanks to the House v. NCAA settlement that was greenlit in June 2025, UNC is distributing $20.5 million in athletic revenue directly to student-athletes, paving the way for a
UNC Rolling Out Performance-Based Revenue Sharing in NIL Read More »
As trusted advisors to student-athletes navigating the complexities of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) taxation and compliance, we closely monitor every legislative proposal that could reshape this evolving landscape. One such promising development is the SCORE Act, a proposed federal bill in the U.S. House of Representatives with the potential to deliver greater clarity and
The SCORE Act: What NIL Athletes and Families Need to Know Read More »
As an accounting firm specializing in tax strategy and compliance for NIL athletes, we recognize how crucial it is for student-athletes and their representatives to understand the latest developments impacting their earning opportunities. With the launch of NIL Go, a new clearinghouse arising from the House settlement, the landscape of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)
Understanding NIL Go: What Student-Athletes and Their Advisors Need to Know Read More »
Maryland football finds itself at a crossroads as the 2025 season approaches, and head coach Mike Locksley isn’t shying away from the hard conversations. After a disappointing 4-8 record in 2024—Maryland’s worst since Locksley’s debut in 2019—he openly admitted to losing the locker room. The Terrapins’ struggles weren’t just on the scoreboard: despite having six
Maryland’s Lost Locker Room | NIL Update of the Week Read More »
President Donald Trump may soon sign an executive order targeting college athletes’ NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) earnings. This Trump NIL regulation could dramatically reshape how much athletes can earn—and just as importantly, how that money is taxed and managed. While the proposed regulation is still in early stages, its implications could ripple across athlete
Trump NIL Regulation: How It Could Affect Athlete Income, Taxes, and College Sports Read More »
Bryan Seeley began his first day as Employee No. 1 at the College Sports Commission (CSC)—the organization now responsible for overseeing how college athletes are finally getting paid. It’s a historic moment: schools are cutting direct paychecks to athletes, and endorsement deals are flowing in, all under the watchful eye of a brand-new regulatory body.
Meet Bryan Seeley | NIL Update of the Week Read More »
Non-Power Conference schools raise concerns over the rapid timeline and lack of guidance in the expedited rollout of the new college sports compensation system. Expedited CSC Rollout Raises Concerns Among Non-Power Conferences The recent approval of the House v. NCAA settlement has set in motion sweeping changes across college athletics, but the accelerated rollout of
NIL Update of the Week: Expedited CSC Rollout Worries Non-Power Conferences Read More »
