How have NIL and the transfer portal reshaped MAC football? We asked coaches and players from around the conference how they've adapted to a new era:

In another sign of how name, image and likeness payments have fundamentally changed college football, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley admitted this week that player payments became such a contentious issue on his team that it caused strife in the locker room.

Tennessee's Expected First-Year NIL Deal For 5-Star QB Revealed originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tennessee Volunteers have had an interesting relationship with Name, Image and Likeness, as this offseason, they lost quarterback Nico Iamaleava to the transfer portal after refusing to give him a new contract worth more money.

ASU football players Coben Bourguet and Jordyn Tyson talk about their NIL fundraiser and gathering with teammates and fans at Texas Roadhouse.

The Walny Legal Group moved quickly to finalize Wisconsin's first high school name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal just one day after the policy went into effect in late May.

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy introduced legislation on Wednesday aimed at establishing a federal right for college athletes to market their Name, Image and Likeness.

The bill could open the door for federal standards for NIL legislation, superseding the current state laws that provide guidance on player compensation. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Wednesday during an appearance on "SEC This Morning" that he had no knowledge of a pending executive order.

A new Louisiana legislative task force on name, image and likeness issues is formulating a plan to tackle the problems the burgeoning industry has brought amid a time of turmoil for college athletics.