The Wisne July 31 Orders
On July 8, 2026, a group of Division I athletes led by Brock Wisne sued the NCAA, challenging the implementation of the new five-year eligibility model. The plaintiffs alleged that the NCAA unlawfully excluded athletes
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Judge Wilken Affirms Magistrate’s Ruling: MMRs and Third-Party Sponsors Remain Subject to CSC Oversight
On July 2, we reported on Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins’ ruling that multimedia rights companies (MMRs) and third-party brand sponsors are not categorically excluded from the definition of “associated entities” under the House settlement. On August 4, U.S. District
CSC Approves Reworked $7.5M Deals for Nebraska Student-Athletes
On July 29, 2026, Nebraska’s athletic director announced that the College Sports Commission (CSC) had approved a restructured set of NIL deals for the same 18 Nebraska football players whose deals were arbitrated, totaling $7.5 million — the same dollar
Stanford Football and the Next Phase of College Sports Labor Rights
On July 27, 2026, Stanford University football players took a notable step in the continuing transformation of college athletics. The team became the first college football program to form a current, player-led chapter of the College Football Players Association (CFBPA),
High Hopes for the High School Class of 2022? The NCAA’s New 5-in-5 Eligibility Rule Faces Legal Challenges
On June 23, 2026, the NCAA revised its Division I eligibility rules by adopting a new age-based model commonly referred to as “5-in-5.” We previously wrote about this new rule here. Under the new rule, student-athletes may compete in
MMRs and Third-Party Sponsors Are Associated Entities Under the House Settlement
On June 25, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied the House plaintiffs’ motion to exclude multimedia rights companies (MMRs) and third-party sponsors from the definition of associated entities under the House settlement enforcement.[1] Class
College Sports Commission Updates Its Range of Compensation Analysis
On June 23, the College Sports Commission (CSC) issued a memorandum to all Division I Institutions and Conferences updating its NIL deal review, enforcement policy, and agent agreements.
The Great Divide Post-House: CSC Enforcement and the Power Four Conferences
Following the district court’s approval of the House settlement in 2025, in which Division I schools that opted into the settlement were allowed to directly compensate student-athletes, schools began looking for ways to remain competitive in recruiting and retention. Some
NCAA Division I Cabinet Approves Age-Based, Five-Year Eligibility Model
On June 23, 2026, the NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a historic overhaul of student-athlete eligibility rules, adopting an age-based model that grants student-athletes five full seasons of competition after entering college. The vote marks the most significant structural
Brendan Sorsby Folds: Drops Lawsuit and Applies for NFL Supplemental Draft
After being ruled eligible to play for Texas Tech this upcoming season, Brendan Sorsby is forgoing his college career and applying to enter the NFL’s Supplemental Draft. We previously wrote about the Sorsby saga and his reinstatement. However, a week