The college football world has changed dramatically since the advent of the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) era allowing players to profit in new ways while in college. Some say the brave new world of NIL has changed the sport for the worse while others argue that it has made the sport better and more competitive than ever before.

Quarterback Trae Taylor, one of the top pocket passers in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Nebraska over Illinois, LSU and Texas A&M.