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College Football Week 1 Recap: Upsets, Debuts, and Top 10 Shakeups
Ethan Hu | NILvana Sports College football is officially back; the first week certainly did not disappoint. To Lee Corso’s final picks, Arch Manning’s first collegiate start on the road, and a huge upset, here’s a rundown of how each top 10 team looked this past weekend. No. 1 Texas—A near comeback in the fourth
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Freshman QB Bryce Underwood Fulfills His Michigan Dream
Muhammad Hashir | NILvana Sports Bryce Underwood’s first college start is this Saturday against New Mexico. But here’s the thing people are already talking about: his off-field move this week. Valiant Management Group announced that officially licensed NIL jerseys are now available. Part of those profits will funnel into Detroit youth programs. Supporting Detroit’s Youth
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Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson Secure NIL Deals, Launch Charity Partnership
Muhammad Hashir | NILvana Sports Arizona State football stars Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson are finding big doors opening off the field because of the hard work they put in on the field. Officially announced as Adidas partners on Thursday, the two Sun Devils joined Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Nebraska quarterback Dylan
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Micah Parsons Traded to the Packers in a Blockbuster Deal
Ethan Hu | NILvana Sports It finally happened: Micah Parsons got his wish to be traded from the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones has decided not to pay the star pass rusher; instead, he sent him to the Green Bay Packers in return for two first-round picks and DT Kenny Clark. Parsons then signed a 4-year,
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Heat Illness in Athletes: Myths vs. Facts
Heat Illness in Athletes: Myths vs. Facts Ja’Maria Rutherford | NILvana Sports Heat Illness Can’t Happen To Me Because… Many people think heat illness only happens to unfit athletes or only in extreme heat. However, that would be incorrect. Heat illness can occur in even highly trained athletes, especially in tough workouts. Moderate temperatures between
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Chasing Revenue: Why College Athletics Can’t Afford to Fall Behind in the NIL Era
Chasing Revenue: Why College Athletics Can’t Afford to Fall Behind in the NIL Era By Tre’Jean Watkins | NILvana Sports The Revenue Reality of NIL We are in a golden age of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), where payment streams are directed toward athletes at unprecedented levels. Athletic departments across the country now face a
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Texas Athletics Partners with Humann for On-Branding
Texas Athletics Partners with Humann for On-Branding Muhammad Hashir | NILvana Sports Texas Athletics formally announced a collaboration with Humann, a company specializing in heart-health nutrition supplements, on Monday. As part of the agreement, the Humann logo will now be displayed on Texas’s playing fields during all athletic events throughout the season. An interview with
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Rain-Soaked Battle Shows Big 12 Potential in Iowa State vs. Kansas State
Rain-Soaked Battle Shows Big 12 Potential in Iowa State vs. Kansas State By Shawn Gates | NILvana Sports AMES, Iowa — Under a steady drizzle that turned Jack Trice Stadium into a grindhouse, No. 22 Iowa State and No. 17 Kansas State delivered a slugfest that was as sloppy as it was revealing. The conditions
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Student-Athletes and Career Readiness: Hidden Skills Beyond the Field
Student-Athletes and Career Readiness: Hidden Skills Beyond the Field Celia Martin del Valle | NILvana Sports From professional athletes to career professionals. For many student-athletes, finishing a college career means more than just the end of competition—it presents a daunting transition. Many students, once their time as student-athletes ends, find themselves in a difficult position.
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Judge Grants Eligibility to Four WVU Players, NCAA Pushes Back
Muhammad Hashir | NILvana Sports West Virginia football has been slapped with a big legal win. According to a federal judge, four Mountaineer athletes, Jimmori Robinson, Jeffrey Weimer, Tye Edwards, and Justin Harrington, will be allowed to play the 2025-26 season. This was decided yesterday, according to which Judge John Preston Bailey of the U.S.