NIL In ‘Dire Need of Restructuring’ Says Former Coach and Current State Senator

NIL Daily/Sports Illustrated  |  May 12, 2025

The last time Tommy Tuberville roamed a college football sideline with a clipboard in his hand, Name, Image, and Likeness was still a distant reality.

His last year as a coach came in 2016 with the Cincinnati Bearcats, though he is most remembered for his time at the helm of the Auburn Tigers from 1999 through 2008.

As everyone does, Tuberville has his own thoughts on the current collegiate athletic landscape, specifically when it comes to the transfer portal and NIL.

In an interview with CNN on Sunday, the former head coach and current state senator for Alabama weighed in on the topic.