One player. One chip bag. A new era of NIL at Mizzou

College sports enter new era with NIL deals

Kris Trinidad plays defensive end for Old Dominion University’s Division I football team, where he tallied 45 tackles and 5.5 sacks last season. He’s also building his brand thanks to new laws that allow student-athletes to ink endorsement deals and…

Where will Mizzou's Luther Burden III, Armand Membou be taken in the NFL draft?

This year’s NFL draft, which starts Thursday, has produced significant interest in two Mizzou products — though their stocks have diverged since the end of the 2024 season.

One player. One chip bag. A new era of NIL at Mizzou

How Luther Burden III’s Red Hot Riplets deal helped Mizzou build a nationally competitive NIL system — and why it matters as he heads to the NFL.

Is NIL a Threat to College Football?

NORFOLK – The introduction of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) has made significant changes to college football that many do not agree with. While there are financial benefits for teams and players, NIL could be a threat to the tradition of the sport. One of the immediate effects of the NIL has been its impact on recruiting. NIL allows players the ability to make money from their name, image and likeness. Although it seems beneficial, NIL has alr…