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Texas' Steve Sarkisian questions NCAA's rules on player agents in NIL world: 'Might be their college roommate'

December 31, 2025

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has expressed concerns about the NCAA's regulations regarding player agents in the context of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. He believes that the current lack of oversight allows for potential conflicts of interest, as agents could be anyone, potentially even the athletes' college roommates.

Texas' Steve Sarkisian questions NCAA's rules on player agents in NIL world: 'Might be their college roommate'

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Steve Sarkisian is the head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team.
He is currently preparing for the 2025 season while also recruiting for 2026 and beyond.
Sarkisian criticizes the NCAA for its lack of regulation on agents dealing with NIL deals.
The introduction of NIL has transformed college football recruiting into a financial competition.
Sarkisian raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest with agents.

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Texas' Steve Sarkisian questions NCAA's rules on player agents in NIL world: 'Might be their college roommate'

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Texas' Steve Sarkisian questions NCAA's rules on player agents in NIL world: 'Might be their college roommate'

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