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If Tennessee chooses state law over NIL pledge, it risks being kicked out of SEC
A new Tennessee law triggered the power conferences into demanding schools like UT sign a loyalty pledge over new player pay ...
Tennessee law shields schools in state from NCAA blame if NIL-driven House settlement fails
A new state law protects Tennessee universities from antitrust lawsuits by athletes unhappy with player-pay rules coming to ...
NCAA faces $4 million lawsuit by former player over lost NIL
Tennessee’s all-time assists leader claims NCAA rules cost him a fifth year and millions in NIL deals—now he’s taking legal ...
Vols' Zakai Zeigler sues for fifth year of eligibility, citing NIL pay
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA for another year of eligibility, claiming he could lose up to $4 million in ...
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If Tennessee chooses state law over NIL pledge, it risks being kicked out of SEC
"That commitment has not changed. We appreciate the Tennessee General Assembly's forethought in passing NIL legislation that provides future protections for student-athletes and institutions ...
Why Texas football’s $40 million roster should get Tennessee’s attention in NIL race
Even the richest schools with the largest fan bases can't fully fund revenue sharing and NIL. Here are the hurdles Tennessee ...
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Tennessee ‘Athlete-Friendly’ NIL Law Takes Shot at House Settlement
Earlier this month, Tennessee signed Senate Bill 536 into law, giving major protection to college sports programs in the state as they traverse the new, chaotic NIL landscape. As college football ...
Tennessee Vol Rickey Gibson Uses NIL Earnings to Donate to Former High School
Tennessee Volunteer Rickey Gibson used his NIL earnings to donate to his former high school. The Tennessee Volunteers have had a chaotic offseason up to this po ...