Changes to transfer rules and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) laws are reshaping college football rosters for the upcoming seasons. Yahoo Sports Senior College Football Reporter Ross Dellenger discusses the financial implications for NCAA member institutions and athletes in an interview with WLOX Sports Anchor Matt Degregorio.
Dellenger explains that the NIL concept is about three years old and originated at the state level, prompting the NCAA to allow athletes to earn compensation based on their name, image, and likeness. As part of a settlement, schools will now be required to share 22% of their revenues with college athletes, amounting to around $20-23 million per school annually.
Power 5 schools like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and LSU are expected to fully utilize the revenue-sharing opportunity, while Group of 5 schools like Southern Miss may struggle to afford significant payments to their athletes. Dellenger believes that smaller schools will only be able to share a small portion of their revenue, likely similar to what is currently generated through NIL programs.
Although schools will not be able to pay athletes directly for the upcoming season, the implementation of revenue sharing is expected to take place by early next year, with payments to athletes likely starting in August 2025. This delay allows schools to adjust to the new regulations and prepare for the changes that will affect college football rosters in the future.
As the transfer portal continues to resemble NFL free agency, college football fans can expect an interesting offseason next summer. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving landscape of college sports.
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