MACCC NIL Deals: How Fans Support Mississippi JUCO Athletes

The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference showcases NJCAA excellence in Mississippi. East Mississippi’s “Last Chance U” and Mississippi Gulf Coast’s record-breaking quarterbacks demonstrate MACCC’s strong traditions and top-level competition. MACCC fans can support their athletes directly on platforms like RallyFuel.

Why the MACCC Matters in NIL

The MACCC has become a unique NIL environment for important reasons:

• NJCAA Region 23 Powerhouse: The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC), formerly known as MACJC, represents 15 member institutions across Mississippi. The football league began play in 1927, creating a heritage of competitive excellence that rivals many four-year programs.
• Mississippi Senate Bill 2313, the “Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation Rights Act,” took effect July 1, 2021. It includes public community colleges, so MACCC athletes have the same legal protections as those at Ole Miss or Mississippi State. They can earn compensation “commensurate with market value” for their NIL.
• Opendorse is the main NIL platform for the MACCC, especially for Northwest Mississippi Community College. It offers clear pricing for social media posts ($42+), appearances ($34+), autographs ($25+), and shoutout videos ($17+).
• Influxer lets fans buy official athlete merchandise and apparel, with royalties for the athletes. Fans can get personalized jerseys, tumblers, and gear in the athlete stores within their college’s system.
• Championship Legacy: Pearl River leads the conference with 19 football titles, followed by Mississippi Gulf Coast (16), and Jones, Hinds, and Northwest (13 each). This historical success creates a “premium” on MACCC athlete likeness—fans engage not just with students but with a legacy feeding the NFL and major Division I programs.
• East Mississippi Community College’s Netflix documentary, “Last Chance U,” raised MACCC’s national profile. A lawsuit by six former players (seeking $30 million) highlighted why current NIL protections are necessary for athletes.

MACCC athletes are deeply connected to Mississippi communities. NIL support connects these fan bases directly with student-athletes.

MACCC NIL by School

NIL activity spans MACCC programs:

• Coahoma Community College: Tigers in Clarksdale with a developing NIL presence in the Delta region.
• Copiah-Lincoln Community College: Wolves in Wesson with growing regional support and NIL activity.
• East Central Community College: Warriors with East Central Mississippi (Decatur) community support. Strong athletic programs, including quarterback B. Hammonds (1,859 passing yards in 2025).
• East Mississippi Community College: Lions with national visibility from the “Last Chance U” Netflix series. Scooba community support with a strong D1 pipeline. The program has sent numerous players to Power Four programs, including Dylan King (JUCO All-American) to Southern Miss.
• Hinds Community College: Eagles in the Jackson area; unique NIL access, top quarterbacks, and 13 titles.
• Holmes Community College: Bulldogs based in Goodman with a history of top quarterbacks and strong local support.
• Itawamba Community College: Indians in Fulton with a regional fanbase and emerging NIL efforts.
• Jones College: Bobcats in Ellisville with 13 conference titles and a strong athletic tradition.
• Meridian Community College: Eagles with growing regional support and market access in East Mississippi.
• Mississippi Delta Community College: Trojans with the Delta region (Moorhead) community support. Regional fanbase with agricultural community ties.
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College: Bulldogs with Coastal Mississippi (Perkinston) community support. Elite quarterback play—L. Varnes led the conference with 3,296 yards and 31 TD in 2025. Trey Hall rushed for 1,098 yards and 13 TD before committing to Ole Miss. 16 conference football titles.
• Northeast Mississippi Community College: Tigers in Booneville with a regional following and growing NIL infrastructure.
• Northwest Mississippi Community College: Rangers in Senatobia with 13 titles; Opendorse leader with accessible athlete engagement.
• Pearl River Community College: Wildcats in Poplarville with 19 titles and a strong, loyal fanbase.
• Southwest Mississippi Community College: Bears in Summit with regional support and a growing program.

Ready to make a difference? Visit RallyFuel to support verified athletes from MACCC schools and have a direct impact today.

MACCC NIL Beyond Football

The MACCC excels in NIL across multiple sports:

• Football: The conference’s flagship sport with championship history dating to 1927. Mississippi Gulf Coast’s L. Varnes (3,296 yards, 31 TD) and Trey Hall (1,098 rush yards, 13 TD) exemplify the elite talent feeding D1 programs. Pearl River (19 titles), Mississippi Gulf Coast (16), and Jones/Hinds/Northwest (13 each) maintain championship traditions.
• Men’s Basketball: Strong programs across the conference with regional rivalries and community support. JUCO basketball provides a pathway to Division I programs throughout the SEC footprint.
• Baseball: Mississippi’s strong baseball culture extends to the JUCO level. Programs feed talent to SEC schools and professional baseball.
• Softball: Growing programs with regional community support and developing NIL infrastructure.
• Soccer: Multiple programs compete with regional following and community engagement.

Platforms like RallyFuel let fans support athletes in all MACCC sports, not just football.

How MACCC Fans Can Support Athletes

MACCC fans can support athletes on RallyFuel with these steps:s:

1. Create an account on RallyFuel.com or the mobile app.
2. Select your MACCC school affiliation.
3. Browse verified athletes currently on your program’s roster.
4. Fuel athletes across any sport
5. Track your support through your fan dashboard.

When you buy Fan Fuel, you are purchasing Conditional NIL Engagement Rights (CNERs). If conditions are met, RallyFuel or its affiliate offers an NIL Agreement to the athlete. If not—such as if an athlete transfers—you get an automatic refund.

Additional Support Channels:

• Opendorse Marketplace: Book athletes from Northwest Mississippi CC and other schools for social media posts ($42+), appearances ($34+), autographs ($25+), or shoutout videos ($17+)
• Influxer Merchandise: Purchase officially licensed athlete-branded apparel with royalties going directly to student-athletes
• Local Business Partnerships: Mississippi’s “neighborhood-level” endorsements connect athletes with local dealerships, restaurants, and businesses

RallyFuel’s conditional model protects your Fan Fuel. If athletes transfer or conditions aren’t met, you get an automatic refund. MACCC fans can support players without financial risk.

Important: Fan support through RallyFuel is voluntary and subject to conditions. Fuel purchases are not charitable donations. RallyFuel is not a guarantor that any athlete will accept an NIL Agreement. Purchasing Fan Fuel does not guarantee athletic performance, playing time, or any specific outcome.

MACCC Battleground Competition

RallyFuel’s Battleground tracks MACCC rankings:

How It Works:

• Every Fan Fuel contribution adds to your school’s total.
• Real-time updates as transactions occur
• MACCC schools ranked against each other and nationally
• Championship counts display alongside NIL totals.

Conference Competition:

• See how your school compares to MACCC rivals.
• Pearl River vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast rivalries extend to Battleground.
• Jones vs. Hinds continues year-round.
• Track your personal contribution to the school totals.

Battleground tracks fan engagement for current MACCC athletes and shows which fan bases support their programs the most.

The Transfer Portal and NIL

The transfer portal has intensified NIL activity across the MACCC:

For Athletes: Players entering the portal evaluate multiple factors, including NIL opportunity. Athletes make independent decisions—NIL is one consideration among academics, playing time, coaching, location, and other factors.

The JUCO-to-D1 Pipeline: MACCC athletes use NIL deals to build “brand portfolios” attractive to Power Four programs and their collectives. Trey Hall’s journey from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to Ole Miss exemplifies how NIL potential follows performance. Ole Miss’s “The Grove Collective” and Southern Miss’s “To The Top Collective” actively recruit MACCC talent.

For Fans: RallyFuel’s conditional model allows fans to support athletes in the transfer portal. If an athlete selects a different school during the conditional period, fans receive automatic refunds.

Conditional Protection:

• Automatic refunds if the athlete selects a different school
• Automatic refunds if the conditional period expires
• No financial risk to fans

Important: Fan support does not guarantee any athlete will transfer to a specific program. RallyFuel is not a guarantor that any athlete will accept an NIL Agreement or join a specific school. Athletes make independent decisions based on many factors.

Ready to Support MACCC Athletes?

Explore verified MACCC athletes on RallyFuel, see how your school ranks on Battleground, and start fueling today.

Name, Image, and Likeness plays an increasing role in college sports, and understanding how it works often requires more than individual articles or news updates.

RallyFuel is a platform focused on NIL-related topics across college athletics. It brings together information on athletes, NIL activity, and the broader structure of modern college sports, helping readers explore the topic in greater depth.

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Learn More About the NIL Landscape

Name, Image, and Likeness plays an increasing role in college sports, and understanding how it works often requires more than individual articles or news updates.

RallyFuel is a platform focused on NIL-related topics across college athletics. It brings together information about athletes, NIL activity, and the broader structure behind modern college sports, helping readers explore the topic in more depth.

Visit RallyFuel

Frequently Asked Questions

How can MACCC fans support athletes through NIL?

MACCC fans can fuel athletes directly through RallyFuel by creating an account, selecting their school affiliation, and browsing verified athletes. The conditional model provides automatic refunds if athletes transfer or if conditions aren’t met. Additionally, fans can use Opendorse marketplaces, purchase Influxer merchandise, or engage in local business partnerships.

Which MACCC schools are on RallyFuel?

Athletes from MACCC schools are available for fan support on RallyFuel, including Mississippi Gulf Coast, Pearl River, Northwest Mississippi, East Mississippi, Hinds, Jones, Holmes, East Central, Itawamba, Copiah-Lincoln, Meridian, Mississippi Delta, Northeast Mississippi, Coahoma, and Southwest Mississippi.

Why is NIL important for Mississippi JUCO athletes?

Mississippi Senate Bill 2313 (effective July 1, 2021) explicitly grants community college athletes the same NIL rights as Division I athletes. NIL creates meaningful income for JUCO athletes while building “brand portfolios” attractive to Power Four programs and their collectives. MACCC success often leads directly to SEC scholarship opportunities.

What makes the MACCC NIL ecosystem unique?

The MACCC benefits from Mississippi’s early NIL legislation (SB 2313), Opendorse marketplace integration, and strong “neighborhood-level” endorsement culture. Local businesses throughout Mississippi partner with JUCO athletes, creating authentic community connections that national brands cannot replicate.

What happened with the “Last Chance U” lawsuit?

Six former East Mississippi CC players (John Franklin III, Ronald Ollie, C.J. Reavis, DeAndre Johnson, Tim Bonner, and Isaiah Wright) filed a lawsuit seeking roughly $30 million for alleged misappropriation of their likenesses and for the lack of compensation for their Netflix portrayals. This case underscores the importance of current NIL protections—Mississippi law now explicitly permits athletes to obtain professional representation to vet contracts.

What happens if an athlete I supported transfers?

If an athlete transfers or selects a different school during the conditional period, you receive an automatic refund to your original payment method. No manual request is required.