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Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges committed to Tennessee over Ohio State, aided by a roughly $2 million-per-year NIL package and closer proximity to his Chattanooga home, leaving OSU without a 2027 RB commit and forcing a quick pivot to other targets while relying on a talented but youthful RB group and chasing 2028 prospects.
Former UNC standout Henri Veesaar slid to No. 52 in the 2026 NBA draft (traded to the Hawks after a Clippers deal), and a coach said a 2026–27 NIL payday of about $5.5–$6 million was possible if he had stayed in college; with top-10 picks earning more than $6.1 million that season and second-round contracts not guaranteed, the slide likely cost him a sizable NIL windfall and leaves him to prove himself in the NBA.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar argues the NCAA JUCO rule should not count his JUCO years toward eligibility and has filed a lawsuit seeking emergency relief to play in 2026, with Tennessee reportedly having a roster spot and about $2 million in NIL compensation if allowed to return. Aguilar threw for 3,565 yards and 24 TDs in 2025 and would likely start in 2026 if eligible. He previously joined but has since left the Diego Pavia suit and now pursues relief in this separate case amid antitrust claims.
Kentucky quarterback Zach Calzada apologized after posting a video on social media boasting about his NIL earnings, which showed him counting a large sum of money. The incident followed criticism from a fan, and Calzada took responsibility for his actions. He has been playing for Kentucky this season after transferring from other programs and has had a mixed performance due to injury and team changes.
Nebraska Cornhuskers are preparing for their game against Maryland, whose coach Mike Locksley admitted he lost the locker room last season due to issues related to NIL and revenue sharing, but he is confident he will regain control this year.
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte clarified that the proposed move of the season opener against Ohio State to Sunday night was rejected due to scheduling, not time, and refuted reports of spending $40 million on NIL for the roster, indicating that actual NIL spending is uncertain and will be affected by upcoming NCAA reforms.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are expected to be among the top spenders in Name Image and Likeness (NIL) money in the upcoming 2023-24 season, with $595 million being allocated to Nebraska football and similar programs. In other news, two Nebraska football players celebrated the commitment of Carter Nelson and their own birthdays on the same day, Nebraska baseball star Max Anderson received his fifth second-team All-American honor, and a map showing the makeup of Division 1 college teams went viral on social media.