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Revenue Sharing Explained: How Much Can College Athletes Actually Make Now?

The era of unpaid college athletes is over. As of July 1, 2025, the House v. NCAA settlement allows schools to share up to $20.5 million annually with athletes — but how that money is divided, who gets the most, and how NIL fits in is more complex than the headlines suggest. This is your complete, plain-language breakdown.

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What Parents Should Ask Before Their Child Signs an NIL Deal

When a brand reaches out to your son or daughter with an NIL opportunity, the clock starts ticking — and so do the risks. Parents who know the right questions to ask before any agreement is signed are the ones who protect their athlete's eligibility, future earning potential, and long-term brand. Here's what every family needs to ask before saying yes.

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The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: What Every Athlete, Parent, and Coach Needs to Know

The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 is the most comprehensive federal attempt to regulate college athletics in history. Introduced with bipartisan Senate Commerce Committee support, it would reshape NIL rules, transfer portal access, agent regulations, and athlete rights nationwide. Here's the full breakdown of what's in the bill and why it matters.

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NIL Contract Red Flags Every College Athlete Should Know Before Signing

Most NIL contracts look straightforward on the surface. They rarely are. Buried inside are exclusivity clauses that block future deals, intellectual property terms that transfer your likeness rights beyond the agreement's end, and auto-renewal provisions that are easy to miss. Here are the contract red flags every college athlete needs to spot before signing anything.

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NIL Rules Every Georgia Athlete & Parent Must Know Before Signing Any Deal

Georgia athletes navigating NIL deals face a layered compliance framework — state law under O.C.G.A. § 43-4A, GHSA eligibility rules, NCAA bylaws, and their school's own compliance portal. Getting it wrong can cost you eligibility. Here's the complete breakdown of every rule Georgia athletes and families need to know before signing any NIL agreement.

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Evaluating NIL Opportunities Strategically

The rapid growth of the NIL marketplace means athletes are fielding more opportunities than ever — but not every offer deserves a yes. Strategic NIL decision-making starts with brand alignment, requires honest opportunity cost assessment, and demands a clear-eyed look at contract terms. Here's how to evaluate NIL deals the way the best advisors do.

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