For College Athletes
The NCAA landscape is rapidly changing for athletes especially for football players. It’s important that you and your family understand the financial outlook for your playing career in order to maximize your earning potential.
Here is where you begin to lead a smarter football life.
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is an organization dedicated to supporting college athletes. It has over 1,100 member schools across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Each year, NCAA schools provide $3.5 billion in athletic scholarships to help students afford their education.
Over 500,000 college athletes compete through the NCAA across 24 different sports. The goal for many athletes is to make it to one of the NCAA’s 90 championship events held each year. These championships determine the best teams and athletes at different levels of competition.
Within the NCAA, there are different divisions for football. The highest level is Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), which had 134 schools in 10 conferences as of 2024. The next highest is Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) with 129 teams across 13 conferences in 2024.
The NCAA aims to help college athletes succeed both academically and athletically during their time as students. Its championships showcase the talents of these student-athletes from schools nationwide.
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NIL Rules for NCAA College Football Players
What Does NIL Really Mean? NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. In 2025, NCAA rules allow college athletes to get paid for things like social media posts, brand sponsorships, autograph signings, and personal appearances, without losing eligibility. But let’s be clear: NIL isn’t a paycheck just for wearing a jersey. You must understand the…
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How Does NIL Work for College Football Players in 2025
The NIL era changed college football forever. Since 2021, athletes have been allowed to profit from their name, image, and likeness—but here’s the truth: Most college players still wonder how does NIL work. If you’re an athlete (or a parent) trying to figure out what deals are legit, how to get started, or if you’re…
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List of D2 Players That Made It To the NFL (2024)
While it is easy to believe that most top NFL draft prospects come from elite NCAA D1 programs, this isn’t always the case. Let’s take a deeper look at D2 players who have made it to the NFL, both past and present. Note: The list will focus on players that made a 53-man roster and…
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How to Make Money as a Student Athlete – 7 Easy Options
Student athletes possess a unique opportunity to leverage athletic talents at the collegiate level and through public events like the NFL Combine for financial gain. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into various strategies and avenues on how to make money as a student athlete, focusing on maximizing your potential in the sports realm. How…
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The Modern College Football General Manager of the NIL Era
Recent news of Courtney Morgan’s massive contract with Alabama’s Crimson Tide is reigniting the conversation around the evolving presence of the college football general manager. Not only is the pay rate for college GMs rising but the expected duties and job obligations are elevating with the heavy implementation of the transfer portal and NIL developments….
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Ranking NFL & College Football Stadiums by Capacity
With live games being the backbone to the American football industry, investment in advanced and modern stadium facilities is a must. While amenities are welcome, larger stadium capacity has the most impact on the financial bottom line. More seats equal more ticket and concessions sales leading to more revenue. This article examines the largest stadiums…
