Even in the era of NIL, college sports are stacked against student athletes—now lack of transparency is holding them back from a ‘fair market’

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Even in the era of NIL, college sports are stacked against student athletes—now lack of transparency is holding them back from a ‘fair market’WorldPing
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What happened

Without collective bargaining agreements like in pro sports, college athletes are left to navigate NIL blindly.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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  3. Even in the era of NIL, college sports are stacked against student athletes—now lack of transparency is holding them back from a ‘fair market’

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