UCF Emerges as First Power Four School to Eliminate NIL Collective Program

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has taken hold of college athletes, providing a means for financial stability for student-athletes.

In a recent shift, the University of Central Florida has announced that their program and institution will shift away from the NIL Collective, and they will assume direct leadership of their revenue to enhance NIL deals. The change is set to take place on Jul. 1 2025, pending the decision of the House settlement that is due to take place next spring.

With this change, the UCF sports program will benefit from its student-athlete deals. The UCF Athletics Strategic Competitiveness Team will be the program set to be in charge of revenue distribution, as well as scholarships, roster management, and recruiting.