College Football Problems and Ways to Fix Them: Name, Image and Likeness

Easily one of the most polarizing topics in the past few decades, athlete compensation has entered a new era in college sports.

After many years of debates, procrastination and more, the NCAA introduced name, image and likeness—commonly referred to as NIL—rights in the summer of 2021. Though half-hearted at best, the interim rules allowed players to receive compensation from endorsements. On paper, recruiting inducements and a pay-for-play or performance-based structure were still prohibited.