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Colorado's Farrakhan Shines Amid NIL Struggles

1/20/2025

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Deion Sanders Jr. is shining a spotlight on newcomer Quanell Farrakhan as the Colorado Buffaloes grapple with NIL challenges. While the school’s $8 million NIL collective falters, rivals like Ohio State soar with $20 million. Despite funding hurdles from the athletic director, Farrakhan's first NIL deal with Hollister sparks optimism for the program's revival.

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Story summary

Deion Sanders Jr. is shining a spotlight on newcomer Quanell Farrakhan as the Colorado Buffaloes grapple with NIL challenges. While the school’s $8 million NIL collective falters, rivals like Ohio State soar with $20 million. Despite funding hurdles from the athletic director, Farrakhan's first NIL deal with Hollister sparks optimism for the program's revival.