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Tom Osborne Warns NCAA Risks Growing Competitive Imbalances

2/5/2025

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Tom Osborne, the legendary former Nebraska football coach, has voiced his concerns about the current state of college football, deeming the NCAA "somewhat irrelevant." He passionately called on the Big Ten and SEC to implement guidelines to address the growing competitive imbalances fueled by NIL deals and the transfer portal, warning that without oversight, disparities among programs could deepen.

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Tom Osborne, the legendary former Nebraska football coach, has voiced his concerns about the current state of college football, deeming the NCAA "somewhat irrelevant." He passionately called on the Big Ten and SEC to implement guidelines to address the growing competitive imbalances fueled by NIL deals and the transfer portal, warning that without oversight, disparities among programs could deepen.