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Curt Cignetti WARNS College Football NIL Spending will BREAK the Sport!
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The Indiana Hoosiers’ college football national championship under Curt Cignetti sparks a warning: skyrocketing NIL spending is putting college football on a collision course with collapse. Can programs like Ohio State, Texas, and Miami sustain $40–50 million rosters, or will the financial bubble burst sooner than expected?
Craig Shemon breaks down Cignetti’s blueprint—building a title team for just $15-$20 million by prioritizing experienced transfers over five-star recruits—and asks whether mid-level schools can keep up. Key topics include Michigan’s $12 million investment in quarterback Bryce Underwood, projections of $75 million rosters beyond 2027, and how the NCAA’s revenue-sharing plan actually fails to level the playing field. Plus, insights on recruiting wars, program sustainability, and the future of college football’s arms race. Tune into Locked on Big Ten as we are your number one brand for all things Big Ten football!
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