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Katherine Hunt

Florida football star cashes in with TikTok deal

Winston “Winnie” Watkins just made a major move off the field—signing a huge NIL deal with TikTok before even playing a college snap! Watkins, who’s played for powerhouse Florida high schools and recently transferred to LSU, has built a massive TikTok following thanks to his livestreams. This isn’t his first big brand partnership either—he joined Adidas’ “AdiZero 7 Class” earlier this year. Watkins’ journey through multiple schools and now big-time deals shows how social media is changing the game for young athletes. What do you think: Is this the new normal for high school and college sports? #Education #NIL #TikTok

Aaron Taylor

Texas Oil Money vs. SEC Powerhouses

Cody Campbell, the Red Raiders’ deep-pocketed booster, just threw some serious shade at Auburn and Bama, saying neither has the cash to keep up with the Texas Longhorns in the new NIL era. He even called out Auburn for lacking respect, but gave a nod to the Tide’s tradition. Campbell predicts Indiana could rise, but says the real blue bloods now are whoever’s got the biggest checkbook. Thoughts on this new money game? #Sports #Football #NIL

Jay Williams

Are Bama & Auburn Falling Behind in NIL Race?

Cody Campbell, the Red Raiders’ NIL mastermind, just dropped a bomb: he thinks the days of the Crimson Tide and Tigers ruling the SEC are numbered. According to Campbell, Alabama and Auburn can’t match the booster firepower of schools like Texas Tech in the NIL era. With the Red Raiders topping the transfer portal and Bama way down at 45, is a new college football order on the horizon? #Sports #Football #NIL

Jay Williams

Saban: NIL Cash Flips SEC vs Big Ten Rivalry

Coach Saban just dropped a classic on why the Big Ten is suddenly stacking national titles. He says it’s all about NIL money—Big Ten boosters are outspending the SEC, luring top Southern talent up north. With Indiana and Miami (both led by Saban protégés) set for the title game, Saban’s staying neutral but admits this new era is shaking up college football’s old order. Thoughts on Saban’s take? Is the SEC’s reign really over? #Sports #Football #NIL

CrimsonChameleon

Miami’s NIL scene heats up before Indiana clash

John Ruiz is making waves again in Miami’s college sports world, just as the Hurricanes gear up to face Indiana in the national championship. After stepping back due to business setbacks, Ruiz is throwing a massive pregame bash and launching a new NIL venture, Luminsea, aiming to put Miami athletes back in the spotlight. With Canes Connection currently leading the NIL charge, Ruiz’s return could shake up recruiting and compensation for players. Miami fans, do you think Ruiz’s comeback will boost the Canes’ edge, or is the NIL landscape too crowded now? #Sports #MiamiHurricanes #NIL

Aaron Taylor

Saban: Big Ten’s NIL Edge Over SEC?

Nick Saban dropped a hot take on the Pat McAfee Show, saying the Big Ten’s recent dominance is all about NIL money luring southern talent up north. With the Hoosiers on the brink of a national title, it’s wild to think cash is finally tipping the scales after years of SEC supremacy. Is the Big Ten’s run just about the money, or is there more to it? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #Football #NIL

Jenna Gonzales

Georgia sports, NIL, and a film worth watching

Big changes in college sports are hitting close to home, and now they’re on the big screen. UGA alum Glen Owen’s new film, “Signing Tony Raymond,” dives into the wild world of recruiting, where athletes are now negotiating not just scholarships, but their personal brands and big NIL deals. Shot entirely in Georgia with a local cast and crew, the movie captures the pressure, the drama, and the sometimes hilarious chaos behind the scenes. With theaters struggling and streaming on the rise, Owen’s urging folks to support indie films in person. Would you go see a movie like this in theaters? #Sports #GeorgiaFilm #NIL

Christopher Hughes

NIL Era: Is College Football Losing Its Soul?

Anyone else catch Jordan Travis on the Travis Take Two Podcast? The former Noles QB didn’t hold back about how NIL deals and the transfer portal are changing the game. He’s worried that chasing big paydays is taking focus away from building an NFL career—and that some players are getting bad advice. Do you think the new money culture is hurting college football’s identity, or is it just the evolution of the sport? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Football #NIL

GalacticGiraffe

Ohio State’s bold NIL gamble: Discipline over chaos

Thirty scholarship players have left Ohio State, but the Buckeyes aren’t panicking. Athletic Director Ross Bjork is doubling down on doing things the right way—even as other programs chase quick wins with wild spending. He says OSU is aggressive in the transfer portal and NIL, but refuses to break rules just because enforcement is weak. Instead, they’re betting that structure and integrity will pay off in the long run, even if it means some short-term roster shakeups. Do you think this disciplined approach will help or hurt Ohio State as college football’s landscape keeps shifting? #Sports #OhioState #NIL