NIL: Times changing quickly for college athletes. What's happening at the University of Minnesota?

This series of stories by Star Tribune reporters explains and measures the impact of the new and still evolving name, image and likeness rules that are bringing unprecedented change to college sports.

By Jeff Day Star Tribune

June 3, 2024 — 9:20am

The NIL Revolution: Our ongoing series of stories will examine how the name, image and likeness era is making an impact at the University of Minnesota and beyond. The entire series will be published here.

Jeff Day is a Hennepin County courts reporter. He previously worked as a sports reporter and editor.

jeff.day@startribune.com

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