NIL Academy

Tennessee stands as a primary architect of the NIL revolution. Through Senate Bill 536 and the landmark Tennessee v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit, the state constructed a “sovereign shield” that immunizes…

Virginia stands as one of the most aggressive states in asserting sovereignty over NIL governance. House Bill 1505, effective July 1, 2024, effectively nullified NCAA enforcement power within the Commonwealth—creating…

Washington State stands at a unique crossroads in the NIL revolution. Through Senate Bill 5913, the state dismantled ethics barriers that previously limited how public university employees could support NIL,…

Louisiana stands at the vanguard of NIL deregulation. Through aggressive legislation and executive action, the state has positioned itself as a “sovereign” actor in athletic commerce, stripping NCAA enforcement power…

Alabama stands at the forefront of the NIL revolution in the SEC. With powerhouse programs at the University of Alabama and Auburn University operating in a fully deregulated environment, and…

Georgia is a football factory with NIL to match. Home to the back-to-back national champion Bulldogs, a deep pipeline of elite recruits, and passionate SEC fandom, Georgia’s NIL landscape rivals…

Michigan’s NIL Landscape Michigan’s NIL framework is defined by a stark divide: sophisticated collegiate commercialization versus strict high school prohibition. Michigan stands at a crossroads in the NIL revolution. With…

Ohio’s NIL Evolution Ohio’s NIL landscape is defined by a sharp divide between aggressive collegiate deregulation and a recently-forced high school framework. Ohio has emerged as a central battleground in…

Texas has created one of the most robust NIL environments in the country. With more college football talent than any other state, powerhouse programs like Texas and Texas A&M, and…

California changed everything. In 2019, California became the first state to pass NIL legislation with the Fair Pay to Play Act—forcing the NCAA to adopt NIL policies nationwide. Today, California…