Former Michigan football players seek $50M in NIL lawsuit against NCAA, Big Ten Network

Four former Michigan football players, including former quarterback Denard Robinson and wide receiver Braylon Edwards, filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA and Big Ten Network for being denied NIL opportunities during their college playing careers.

The lawsuit, which does not target the Wolverines football program, says the NCAA and Big Ten Network “have systematically exploited these iconic moments” the players created during their time at Michigan, per ESPN. It also argues the NCAA and Big Ten Network have made money off the performances of the four players by “broadcasting, advertising, and selling merchandise.” According to CBS Sports, the lawsuit mentions the Big Ten Network has aired classic Michigan football games for nearly two decades without any compensation for the players featured.