How the College Sports Crisis Could Cost Athletes Everything

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Jun 6, 2026 · 20m · transcript

Issues with NIL in College Sports

Transfer Portal Chaos

Athletes transferring multiple times (3–5+ times)

Lack of stability for teams and programs

Extended Player Eligibility

Athletes competing into their late 20s (26–28 years old)

Some accumulating 6–7 years of playing time

Financial Instability

Most college athletic programs are losing money

Schools face millions in losses, some cutting programs

Program Cuts

Elimination of:

Women’s sports

Olympic/non-revenue sports (e.g., tennis)

Risk of continued shrinkage

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Escalation

Massive growth in…