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Commission: Increase in 3rd-party deals beyond expectations
- The CSC reports a 65% rise in third-party deals among Power 4 schools, increasing review demand.
- Officials say most deals are expected to require human review, countering hopes for auto-processing.
- The participation agreement remains unsigned by several states and schools, risking CSC enforcement tools.
- President Trump has signaled an executive order addressing costs in college sports.
- CSC head Bryan Seeley emphasized building an enforcement-capable agency amid evolving NIL rules.
- The White House summit raised questions about sustainability of current NIL payments and roster costs.
- Sources indicate automatic deal processing was an assumption not borne out by current data.
- The CSC aims to ensure third-party deals have a valid business purpose and are priced fairly.
- Seeley noted the agency’s review delays are tied to the volume and complexity of deals.
- The CSC leadership expects continued scrutiny as NIL arrangements evolve.
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