Louisiana NIL Struggle and Solutions | New Orleans News

Louisiana’s college sports programs are in financial turmoil as NIL rules force schools to pay athletes — straining already tight budgets. With 11 Division I schools competing for scarce donor dollars, smaller programs are diverting funds from facilities and operations to keep rosters competitive. The crunch came to a head at a state symposium where officials grappled with rising costs and athletes unprepared for the business side of NIL. Yet Louisiana leads the nation in athlete protection, requiring agents to register, pass background checks, and complete training — a bold step toward accountability in this chaotic new landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5369525496bd7a4f