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The Ohio State football program is horribly mismanaging the new NIL rules
The Ohio State football program has prided itself on being at the forefront of NIL. They want to be a leader when it comes to handling NIL and how to fund its players. Early in the NIL era, they did a pretty good job of navigating the space well enough to win a national title. […]

The Ohio State football program has prided itself on being at the forefront of NIL. They want to be a leader when it comes to handling NIL and how to fund its players. Early in the NIL era, they did a pretty good job of navigating the space well enough to win a national title.
Now, the House settlement has changed how they have gone about things. Instead of still having NIL collectives help with money outside the school, they have brought everything in-house. That has caused them to miss out on some very highly-rated recruits in the 2026 class.
For some unknown reason, Ross Bjork has decided not to let the Buckeyes use the collectives they were using before in order to pursue NIL ventures. That means that from now on, all of the football players will be paid directly by them. That’s not an avenue they need to go down right now.
The Ohio State football team needs to change their NIL rules
While the Ohio State Buckeyes might think they are following the rules to a tee, they are actually leaving themselves at a disadvantage. Other programs are still leaving collectives open to help fund the rosters. Instead, Ohio State thinks they are doing the right thing.
That has made recruiting a lot harder on them, especially in the 2026 recruiting class. If they want to start landing recruits with more regularity, they have to change how they are handling NIL until there is more complete unity with the rules across the country.
Ohio State won’t get some of the blue-chip recruits that they are after unless they change what they are doing in the NIL space. Other programs are able to land some of the top recruits in the country, while Ohio State has to battle uphill to land some.
Ryan Day needs to fix this before things get worse. Fans have already started complaining, and the team needs to make adjustments to stay competitive.
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Sonny Dykes: College football needs ‘adults to be adults,’ enforcement to have ‘teeth’
TCU coach Sonny Dykes knows college football needs to have adults in the room and enforce the rules, especially in the age of NIL. He referenced the new partnership with Deloitte, which is supposed to manage NIL deals across the sport. The biggest point Dykes tried to make was that college football needs parity and […]

TCU coach Sonny Dykes knows college football needs to have adults in the room and enforce the rules, especially in the age of NIL. He referenced the new partnership with Deloitte, which is supposed to manage NIL deals across the sport.
The biggest point Dykes tried to make was that college football needs parity and that the sport is better off with it. The NFL has plenty of teams that can ultimately win it all each season and Dykes wants college football to have that ability.
“I think right now, you know, obviously college football has partnered with Deloitte, and what Deloitte is going to do in terms of assessing real NIL, and what that’s going to mean and okay, so what happens if you violate that,” Dykes said at Big 12 Media Days. “What’s going to be the cost of doing that and all the things? There’s so much passion around college football right now that you’re going to have people, you’re going to have boosters, you’re going to have fans, you can have people that you know want to break rules. I mean, that’s been part of the game of football for forever …
“I think finally now we have a system, or we’re developing a system that is supposed to help provide some guidance in that. And my hope is that Deloitte, that they have teeth that the NCAA provides them with an opportunity, or college football provides them with an opportunity to, you know, to help manage these things, because college football is better when there’s parity. That’s what makes the NFL Great. There’s 16, 18, teams right now in the NFL that probably have a legitimate chance to go to the Super Bowl and win the championship. You know, that’s more than 50% of the league. Is that the case in college football? No, it’s certainly not.”
Dykes argued the parity movement in college football. He does not want the rich to get richer, as has happened recently in college athletics.
“And we need to have as much parity in the game as we can possibly have,” Dykes said. “And the only way that you can do that is by having revenue sharing, which we finally have, but then also controlling the NIL money that is made on top of that. So my hope is that they do that. My hope is that that system is developed at a very high level, operates at a high level, punishes people that need to be punished and results in college football becoming even better, because the game is great.”
The game of college football is great as it is. But as Dykes pointed out, it could always be better by rectifying some holes in the machine.
“I mean, it’s a great time for the game of football right now. As I said, the players are being compensated,” Dykes said. “The players have freedom to make decisions that’s going to benefit them and their families. It’s about time that they’ve had those, it’s resulted in some awkward situations for all of us involved in the game, but I think it’s where it needs to be, and I’m really, really excited about the future of college football.
“I really believe in the game. I believe in the players. I just, I want the adults to be adults, and I want us to operate within the framework of the rules, and I want us to do what is best for the game and what’s best for the kids and and we need to have that mentality as we move forward.”
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Kentucky RHP Jaxon Jelkin will return in 2025 after removing name from MLB Draft
After bowing out in the finals of the Clemson regional last month in the NCAA Tournament, not much has gone wrong for the Kentucky baseball program. All signs point to the Bat Cats having a very good team on the diamond in 2026. The program received some more good news on Tuesday. Right-handed pitcher Jaxon […]

After bowing out in the finals of the Clemson regional last month in the NCAA Tournament, not much has gone wrong for the Kentucky baseball program. All signs point to the Bat Cats having a very good team on the diamond in 2026. The program received some more good news on Tuesday.
Right-handed pitcher Jaxon Jelkin will return to campus after missing all of the 2025 season with a elbow injury.
“After careful consideration I have made the decision to return to the University of Kentucky,” Jelkin wrote in a release. “My ultimate goal is to be a big leaguer and I feel my continued development by Coach (Dan) Roszel, Coach (Nick) Mingione and the entire staff is the best path to that dream. Big Blue Nation has become my home.”
The Bellevue (Neb.) West product became a star in the Omaha suburbs during his high school career. Jaxon Jelkin began his collegiate career at Nebraska in 2022 and made six appearances as a true freshman. Jelkin then transferred to South Mountain Community College where he made 14 starts (7-2, 3.81 ERA, 75.2 IP, 98 K). The pitcher was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 14th round of the 2023 MLB Draft but decided to stay in school.
Jelkin then transferred to Houston in 2024 where he started seven games for the Big 12 program and served as a Friday night starter before suffering an elbow injury. The pitcher posted a 3.41 ERA and became a ninth-round pick of the New York Mets in the 2024 MLB Draft. However, Jelkin decided to stay in school and transferred to Kentucky.
Now for the first time in his career, Jaxon Jelkin will be at the same school in consecutive years. The veteran should be back healthy and compete for a spot in UK’s 2026 starting rotation.
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Tony Vitello calls out SEC rival for ‘undercover offers’ to players not in transfer portal
Roster retention has become as difficult in college baseball as any sport out there. Coaches consistently see their rosters flip over from previous years. But when a program like Tennessee wants to keep you, it usually means another high-level school is in the market too. Turns out, some “undercover offers” are being handed out to […]

Roster retention has become as difficult in college baseball as any sport out there. Coaches consistently see their rosters flip over from previous years. But when a program like Tennessee wants to keep you, it usually means another high-level school is in the market too.
Turns out, some “undercover offers” are being handed out to Tennessee players despite never officially entering the NCAA transfer portal. Head coach Tony Vitello revealed as such on Wednesday when speaking on 99.1 THE Sports Animal in Knoxville. Concerning to hear however, the good news for Vols fans is that they have accepted those offers.
“There’s one school in our league that likes to make undercover offers to guys, and our two or three guys that were on the end of that have stayed strong,” Vitello said.
Vitello did not specify which SEC team he was talking about. Fans have begun to speculate on social media but unless Vitello himself decides to reveal the information, we will never know. But one thing is for sure — no conference in college baseball appears to be as competitive as the SEC.
Originally, the conversation started by discussing the guys Tennessee has going through the 2025 MLB Draft process. Both players who were on the 2025 roster and high school commits. Vitello could have some scrambling to do once the event is over, needing to fill a few holes.
Unsurprisingly, Tennessee remains active in the transfer portal itself. On3’s Pete Nakos dropped some intel on the Vols’ efforts on Tuesday, which you can find here.
More on Tennessee baseball entering 2026 season
Just over a year ago, Vitello brought Tennessee baseball to its highest ever point. Going to Omaha was a massive success but winning the national championship had the Vols on a different level. The first one in program history, everyone is once again searching for that high.
A nice run to the Super Regionals took place before running into another SEC opponent. Arkansas took down Tennessee for their own trip to the College World Series. Not many Super Regionals were as competitive as that one, even if the Razorbacks advanced in two games.
Vitello is now working to build a squad capable of competing in the SEC. Performing well in the league is usually a good indicator for how well the postseason will fare. But as usual, roster management can be a difficult task, even for players presumably locked up.
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Idaho Football Kick Times Announced for 2025 Season
Story Links FARMINGTON, Utah – With the college football season kicking off in just over 50 days, the Big Sky Conference and its television partners have announced kickoff times for the 2025 season. With the unveiling of kick times, the Idaho Vandals learned their times for eight of their games. The Vandals open […]

FARMINGTON, Utah – With the college football season kicking off in just over 50 days, the Big Sky Conference and its television partners have announced kickoff times for the 2025 season. With the unveiling of kick times, the Idaho Vandals learned their times for eight of their games.
The Vandals open their 2025 season in the national spotlight as they head across the Palouse to play Washington State on The CW on Saturday, August 30. Idaho is featured on national television in a conference-leading three times, with its game against Montana on ESPN Networks – the official time and network to be announced later – and in a contest against Northern Arizona on ESPN 2.
Idaho’s full 2025 schedule is included below and can be seen here. The schedule graphic, in which the Vandals recreated the iconic photo with the airplane, can be seen here.
2025 Idaho Football Schedule:
(All games are on Saturdays unless specified otherwise)
- Aug. 30: at Washington State, 7 p.m., The CW
- Sept. 6: vs. St. Thomas, 1 p.m., SWX and ESPN+
- Sept. 13: vs. Utah Tech, 1 p.m., SWX and ESPN+
- Sept. 20: at San Jose State, 2 p.m., Mountain West Network
- Sept. 27: at Montana, TBA, ESPN Networks
- Oct. 11: vs. Northern Colorado, 2 p.m., SWX and ESPN+
- Oct. 18: at Eastern Washington, 4 p.m., SWX and ESPN+
- Oct. 25: vs. Portland State, 1 p.m., SWX and ESPN+
- Oct. 31: at Northern Arizona, 7:30 p.m., ESPN 2
- Nov. 8: vs. UC Davis, 4 p.m., SWX and ESPN+
- Nov. 15: at Sacramento State, 6 p.m., ESPN+
- Nov. 22: vs. Idaho State, 1 p.m., SWX and ESPN+
SCHEDULE NOTES
This is the third consecutive season in which Idaho will host at least six games in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome. In 2023, the Vandals hosted two playoff games in the Dome, and in 2024, Idaho was the host site for its second-round playoff game against Lehigh. This season, the Vandals host six regular-season games in Moscow.
Last season, Idaho went a flawless 6-0 in Moscow.
SPECIAL THANKS
Idaho Athletics thanks Rob and Carly Schoepflin and their family for the use of their runway, plane, and property to re-invent its legendary photoshoot. The Vandals also thank Seth Denton, who was the pilot during the most recent version of the picture. It wouldn’t have been possible to do without their effort, cooperation, and hard work.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Stay up to date with everything happening with the Vandals by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
TICKETS: Season tickets and mini plans can be purchased here or by calling the Idaho ticket office at (208)885-6466.
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AJ Dybantsa’s Fanatics deal helps boost $4.1 million NIL valuation
This season, the BYU basketball program will likely have more eyes on it than usual thanks to the presence of star freshman AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa is widely expected to be one of the, if not the first name off of the board in next June’s NBA Draft, but not before a college season at BYU […]

This season, the BYU basketball program will likely have more eyes on it than usual thanks to the presence of star freshman AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa is widely expected to be one of the, if not the first name off of the board in next June’s NBA Draft, but not before a college season at BYU that will be filled with anticipation.
Although he is set to cash in big-time once he gets to the NBA, Dybantsa is already able to make some serious bread at the college level thanks to the sport’s new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, and recently, some new information was unearthed on some commitments that Dybantsa has already made in that department.
“Dybantsa has signed a multi-year partnership with Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles,” reported Nick Schultz of On3 Sports.
“We’re excited to announce that we’ve signed BYU star AJ Dybantsa to an exclusive trading card & memorabilia deal,” said the company in a statement on their account on X, formerly Twitter.
Schultz also reported that the partnership will be “focused on trading cards and memorabilia, (and) will also continue beyond his college career once he eventually heads to the NBA.”
Dybantsa’s current NIL valuation is at $4.1 million.
Dybantsa essentially checks every box of what teams are looking for in the modern NBA. At 6’9″, he has an NBA-ready frame to be an elite wing at the next level, and has all of the tools to be an elite defender the second he gets to the league.
He also has immense athleticism, a solid handle, and a silky-smooth jumper that have garnered comparisons to players like Paul George and other NBA stars.
Before all of that, though, Dybantsa will have a chance to push his draft stock even higher (if that’s possible) during this year with BYU, where the team will have the national spotlight thanks to his arrival.
Jackson Stone is a sports journalist for ClutchPoints with expertise in covering the NBA, NFL, and CAA Football. The Mercer University senior from Atlanta is on track to graduate with a BA in communications, and he has bylines at FanSided and USA Today Sports’ Georgia athletics website.
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Roger Federer Becomes Billionaire Through Strategic Investments
Roger Federer, the legendary tennis player, has joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion. This impressive figure is not solely attributable to his remarkable achievements on the court, where he has won 20 Grand Slam titles and earned $130.6 million in prize money over his 24-year career. […]

Roger Federer, the legendary tennis player, has joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion. This impressive figure is not solely attributable to his remarkable achievements on the court, where he has won 20 Grand Slam titles and earned $130.6 million in prize money over his 24-year career. Instead, Federer’s wealth has been significantly bolstered by his strategic investments and lucrative brand partnerships.
Federer’s off-court deals have been a major contributor to his financial success. His long-term partnerships with luxury brands such as Rolex and Mercedes-Benz have generated millions of dollars. For instance, his annual income from Rolex is reported to be $8 million, and from Mercedes-Benz, $5 million. Additionally, his total earnings from Lindt amount to $20 million. These partnerships have not only enhanced his brand but also provided a steady stream of income.
One of Federer’s most lucrative decisions was parting ways with Nike in 2018 and securing a $300 million partnership with Uniqlo, paid out over 10 years. This move has proven to be highly beneficial, further solidifying his financial standing. However, it is his investment in the Swiss shoe company On that has yielded the most significant returns. In 2019, Federer bought a 3% stake in On after his wife and friends expressed their enthusiasm for the brand. The company’s subsequent rise in popularity, particularly in the U.S., has led to an estimated valuation of $17 billion, making Federer’s stake worth at least $500 million. This investment has outperformed his earnings from winning 20 Grand Slams, underscoring the importance of diversifying income streams and making strategic investments.
Federer’s financial success is a testament to his business acumen and ability to identify lucrative opportunities. His journey to becoming a billionaire serves as an inspiration for athletes and investors alike, demonstrating the potential for financial growth through smart investments. Beyond his financial achievements, Federer has also used his platform to encourage others to seek fulfillment beyond their professional pursuits. In a commencement address at Dartmouth College, he advised graduates to look beyond their bubbles and make a difference in the world, emphasizing that life is much bigger than any single endeavor.
Federer’s story is part of a broader trend where athletes are leveraging their popularity to secure lucrative brand deals and investments. This trend is likely to continue, with more athletes joining the ranks of the ultra-rich. The changes in name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules for student-athletes have made it easier for young athletes to secure multi-million-dollar deals, further fueling this trend. However, there are concerns that the focus on making money may overshadow the enjoyment of the game. Multimillionaire Shaquille O’Neal has expressed his belief that athletes should prioritize their commitment to their teams and schools, rather than constantly seeking the best financial deals.
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