Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears have hired Jake Spavital to run the offense in Waco next year and NIL has been a crucial talking point in the program's descent to the bottom of the Big 12 the last two seasons.
"NIL" in college football refers to the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness policy. This groundbreaking policy, implemented in July 2021, allows college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. Before NIL, NCAA rules prohibited athletes from receiving compensation for endorsements, sponsorships, or other opportunities that used their personal brand.
NIL rights empower college athletes to enter into endorsement deals, promote products on social media, and participate in various commercial opportunities while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. This significant shift in policy recognizes athletes' rights to benefit financially from their own image and popularity.
The NIL policy has had a transformative impact on college sports, providing athletes with new opportunities to capitalize on their marketability. Athletes from various sports, including football, have taken advantage of NIL opportunities to secure endorsement deals, create merchandise, and engage with their fan base on social media.

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
LinkedIn
LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply.
eBay Motors
With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.
PrizePicks
Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedoncollege and use code lockedoncollege for a first deposit match up to $100! Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy!
Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase.
FanDuel
Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices