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College Sports Executive Order: NIL Reform, Transfer Rules & Eligibility Changes Explained - Ep. 164
College athletics is facing its biggest shakeup in decades. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down the executive order set to take effect August 1, 2026 — covering everything from NIL reform and transfer portal changes to new eligibility rules and the government's plan to enforce compliance through federal funding.
What we cover:
The new 5-year eligibility window and what it means for student athletes at every level
Why the executive order aims to eliminate NIL collectives and what the original intent of NIL actually was
How the government plans to enforce the new rules by…
The skinny
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