College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?
A reworked Senate bill designed to regulate college sports proposes to more than double the amount of money schools could share with players as part of a flurry of revisions designed to win the support of the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences.
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National story. 13 articles from 13 sources. Updated Jul 29, 2026.
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College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?
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