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If Tennessee chooses state law over NIL pledge, it risks being kicked out of SEC
A new Tennessee law triggered the power conferences of college sports into demanding member schools like the University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt to sign a loyalty pledge over new player pay rules ...
Tennessee law shields schools in state from NCAA blame if NIL-driven House settlement fails
A new state law protects Tennessee universities from antitrust lawsuits by athletes unhappy with player-pay rules coming to ...
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Rumor claims Alabama, Texas and other SEC schools could kick Tennessee out of conference over loyalty document
A huge new report claims that SEC schools like Alabama, Texas, and LSU could soon push to have conference rivals ...
NCAA faces $4 million lawsuit by former player over lost NIL
Tennessee’s all-time assists leader claims NCAA rules cost him a fifth year and millions in NIL deals—now he’s taking legal ...
Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler sues NCAA: What to know about the case that could alter college eligibility rules
Lawyers and CBS Sports experts weigh in on a case that carries the potential for wide-ranging change to college sports ...
Vols' Zakai Zeigler sues for fifth year of eligibility, citing NIL pay
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA for another year of eligibility, claiming he could lose up to $4 million in ...
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If Tennessee chooses state law over NIL pledge, it risks being kicked out of SEC
"That commitment has not changed. We appreciate the Tennessee General Assembly's forethought in passing NIL legislation that provides future protections for student-athletes and institutions ...
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Tennessee law shields schools in state from NCAA blame if NIL-driven House settlement fails
It aims to prepare for potential issues with the pending House settlement on NIL compensation. The law grants flexibility for Tennessee universities and NIL collectives to pay athletes without ...