NIL Academy — Laws, Strategy & Branding for Student-Athletes

Building a Personal Brand as a College Winter Athlete in the Olympic 2026 Cycle

Introduction: Branding in the Olympic Window The Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano-Cortina represent more than a competitive milestone for NCAA winter athletes. They function as a concentrated exposure event within…

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House vs. NCAA Settlement Puts Non-Revenue Sports in Jeopardy

The House vs. NCAA settlement — formally known as the House v. NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) backpay settlement — finalized in August has already had severe consequences for…

Nebraska’s Jordy Frahm Steals the Show in Early-Season Softball Showcase

The 16-team Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational doesn’t officially crown a champion. But after four days in Clearwater, Florida, it felt like it did. Nebraska. Tennessee. Georgia. All three left with…

Super Bowl LX Through an NIL Lens

How College Earnings Shaped the Big Game’s Stars At RallyFuel, we believe fans can directly fuel the next generation of stars through no-risk, fan-powered NIL support. Super Bowl LX shows…

The Future of NIL: How Fan-Powered Platforms Like RallyFuel Are Changing Athlete–Fan Engagement

The landscape of college sports has undergone a fundamental shift with the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights. While NIL initially opened the door for athletes to monetize…

Rhode Island NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes

Rhode Island = “Deregulated Zone” — NO state NIL statute (H 5082 failed in Senate 2021). “Regulatory Arbitrage through Inaction” = strategic advantage. Providence College: “Friar Family Collective” + “Calabria…

NIL Contractual Frameworks & Market Evolution

2025-2026 Collegiate Athletic Landscape Executive Summary The collegiate athletics industry has undergone a fundamental transformation. As we enter the 2025-2026 academic cycle, the total Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) market…

Washington D.C. NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes

Washington D.C. = “The Capital Conundrum” — Uniform College Athlete NIL Act (2022, amended 2024/2025). Section 215: Direct institutional payment + agent facilitation authorized. “Temporary” legislation (225-day expiration). NO “Jock…

Wyoming NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes

Wyoming = “Frontier Model” — NO state NIL statute (“Legislative Silence”). State-subsidized athletics: $11.2M block grant + $5M matching + $3-6M new request. “1Wyo” collective (charitable alignment, “307 Campaign”). ~$1.4-1.5M…

Kentucky NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes

Kentucky = “Aggressive Compliance” model. SB 6 (2022) → SB 3 (2025, emergency legislation). SB 3 authorizes DIRECT institutional payment + “Poison Pill” liability protection + Open Records exemption. UK:…