The Clemson head coach used ACC Kickoff to demand federal intervention on tampering while six of his players secured spots in a new Nike NIL program.
The CFB Brief · Fri, Jul 17
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Swinney Calls for Congress to Curb 'Rampant' Tampering as Clemson Players Land Nike NIL Deals5 sources · Read the story
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Nike Signs Eight College Football Stars to NIL Deals Ahead of 2026 Season5 sources · Read the story
The shoe giant added Texas stars Colin Simmons and Cam Coleman, Ohio State freshman Chris Henry Jr., and 16-year-old Jermaine Cobbins — the youngest football player ever signed by Nike — to its growing NIL roster.
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CJ Carr Commits to Notre Dame Over Michigan Despite Deep Family Legacy3 sources · Read the story
The grandson of Wolverines coaching legend Lloyd Carr chose the Fighting Irish, with father Chad hiding Michigan's offer and Tommy Rees playing a pivotal role in his recruitment.
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Virginia Tech's James Franklin commanded attention in Charlotte, while Virginia named Beau Pribula its starting quarterback and North Carolina's coach braced for a tough media session.
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