Wild Red River Showdown Sets Up Fascinating NIL Impact for Spencer Rattler, Caleb Williams

Posted Oct 12, 2021
Those within the name, image, and likeness industry knew this was coming. But even they couldn’t have expected this. A college football quarterback, dubbed as a future NFL first-round pick and Heisman Trophy favorite, rakes in thousands of dollars in endorsement and commercial deals only to spiral into oblivion during the season. Here we are. (Sports Illustrated)

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