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NIL Deal Surge Overwhelms College Sports Commission

3/10/2026

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  • The College Sports Commission (CSC) is overwhelmed by a surge of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, delaying reviews.
  • In January and February, NIL deals accounted for 63% of all agreements, illustrating demand outpacing capacity.
  • CEO Bryan Seeley says the system was not designed for such volume, and deal complexity is the main issue.
  • Since June, over 21,000 NIL deals worth $166.5 million have been submitted for review, reflecting scale.