Penn State, UCLA athletic directors deny involvement with private equity funding

Posted Jun 16, 2025
Athletic directors at Penn State and UCLA have denied their schools are involved in private equity funding, even as last week's landmark House v. NCAA settlement opened the door for private equity. Pat Kraft (Penn State) and Martin Jarmond (UCLA) told Yahoo Sports that partnerships with sports consulting firm Elevate do not include private capital. (CBS Sports)

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