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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Ranking the top eight Big Ten football NIL Valuations for 2025
Being able to compensate college athletes over the last few years has changed the landscape of college sports, most notably the revenue behemoth that is college football. Name, Image and Likeness has helped usher in a new era of bidding wars and recruiting efforts that didn't exist just less than a decade ago. And now, with the House Settlement, things will change even more. Especially at a place like Ohio State that has a huge athletic department and a massive budget. But NIL is still in practice, and there are still athletes getting paid for the usage of their name, so it's a big deal. We always hear about the astronomical figures the top-end stars are pulling in, but there are smaller ones as well. However, the multi-million dollar contracts aren't as prevalent as one would think. In fact, we're ranking the top Big Ten NIL valuations, and there are fewer than ten that make the list worth mentioning. Here's a list of the top eight NIL valuations according to On3 in the Big Ten, ranked from least to most expensive. You may be surprised by what and who is on this list., and of course, the bigger programs with the most money like Ohio State appear on this list more than some that do not at all. No. 8 - Evan Stewart, Wide Receiver | Oregon Ducks National Rank - No. 25 Stewart had a great year last season, but played second fiddle to Tez Johnson in star power. This year, it should be him as the No. 1 threat and player personality many will follow. No. 7 - Nick Singleton, Running Back | Penn State Nittany Lions National Rank - No. 21 Singleton is entering his senior year and is part of a running back tandem that should be very dangerous this season. He's a star running back for Penn State, and that alone garners attention and a pretty significant NIL package. No. 6 - Nico Iamaleava, Quarterback | UCLA Bruins National Rank - No. 19 Nico is well-known after having a fantastic season last year with Tennessee. He is one of the most recognizable quarterbacks with all the potential he possesses with his dual-threat ability, and now he'll be doing his work out in Westwood for UCLA. No. 5 - Dylan Raiola, Quarterback | Nebraska Cornhuskers National Rank - No. 17 Raiola's commitment was highly publicized. He first committed to Ohio State, then Georgia, before finally landing at Nebraska, where he had family ties. He had a very impressive, though a bit inconsistent freshman campaign and should be poised for a continuation and further breakout in 2025. No. 4 - Caleb Downs, Safety | Ohio State Buckeyes National Rank - No. 15 Downs came to Ohio State via the transfer portal after becoming a freshman All-American at Alabama. He had a stellar sophomore campaign in Columbus and is a fan favorite. He might be the best defender in all of college football, playing for arguably the most-followed college football program. That all translates to a massive NIL package. No. 3 - Bryce Underwood, Quarterback | Michigan Wolverines National Rank - No. 10 There is a ton of hype for the No. 1 quarterback coming out of high school, and Michigan is hoping he makes good on all of it. There was a lot of buzz surrounding his recruitment, and he has many folks following what he might do at the college level, even though he has yet to do anything in Ann Arbor. No. 2 - Drew Allar, Quarterback | Penn State Nittany Lions National Rank - No. 8 Allar was a five-star quarterback coming out of Ohio before committing to play for Penn State. Though he has yet to win the biggest of games, he has a big arm and is the face of the Nittany Lions' chances at not only making the College Football Playoff, but going on a run to a national championship. No. 1 - Jeremiah Smith, Wide Receiver | Ohio State Buckeyes National Rank - No. 3 Everyone knows Smith. He was an absolute star who flashed on the scene for Ohio State as a freshman after being ranked as the top overall recruit in the 2024 class. He more than made good on all that buzz and is arguably the best player in college football returning for two more seasons, still in Columbus. He is adored in Central Ohio and feared across the rest of the country. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Oregon's Evan Stewart Has 4-Word Message After Season-Ending Injury
Oregon's Evan Stewart Has 4-Word Message After Season-Ending Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oregon Ducks are coming off one of their best seasons in the history of their football program. They ran the table in the regular season, which was particularly impressive when you take into account that it was their first season in the Big Ten Conference. They were pitted against some of the best, including the Ohio State Buckeyes. Advertisement The Ducks thrillingly took that game and left that game with many around the country believing they were the best team in college football. They went on to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Championship Game and were awarded the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff. Dillon Gabriel and Evan Stewart of the Oregon Ducks© Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Oregon's Evan Stewart has 4-word message after season-ending injury The Oregon Ducks' offense was one of the best in college football this past season with Dillon Gabriel at the helm. During his lone season at Oregon, Gabriel tied Case Keenum's record for career passing touchdowns with 155. However, the Ducks fell to the Buckeyes in a rematch in the Rose Bowl. Advertisement While Gabriel was impressive at the helm of the offense, he did a solid job of spreading the ball around, getting multiple players involved. No Ducks pass catcher finished with even 900 yards, but saw four players finish with 40-plus receptions. The Ducks will be without one of those key receivers after Evan Stewart recently suffered a torn patellar tendon. Following the injury, Stewart had a four-word message for Ducks fans. "Ouuu we gon brb," Stewart said on his Instagram story. The message could mean a multitude of things. He could be hinting at a comeback or using it as motivation that he'll come back strong next season. Advertisement Stewart transferred in from Texas A&M last offseason and tallied 48 catches, the second-most on the Ducks, for 613 yards and five touchdowns. The Ducks will surely miss his production this season as they seek to return to the College Football Playoff with UCLA transfer Dante Moore at quarterback. Using the next man up approach, five-star true freshman Dakorien Moore could be poised for a substantial workload right away. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
08-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart breaks silence on knee injury
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart breaks silence on knee injury Oregon Duck fans got the unfortunate news earlier this week that one of their best players, senior wide receiver Evan Stewart, suffered a severe knee injury last week while going through some offseason training and would miss the majority of the upcoming season for the Ducks. Stewart was projected to be the No. 1 receiving option for the Ducks this year, having caught 48 passes for 613 yards and five touchdowns a year ago. Without his production and veteran experience on the field, Oregon's WR room got even younger. This is a devastating blow for the Ducks, who are already replacing Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden from the 2024 team and looking to a number of young and unproven players to step into significant roles. Over the weekend, Stewart took to social media for the first time and posted a photo on his Instagram story with a caption thanking fans for their well-wishes. "Thank you for all the well wishes. I'm on the road to recovery. Don't put a timeline on me. Following God's Plan! Thank you for the Prayers! - 7," posted Stewart. The part about not putting a timeline on his injury is what could turn some heads for Oregon fans. With a tear in his patellar tendon, the recovery could vary, depending on the severity. In some cases, rehab can take as little as three months, but there are some injuries that need up to a year to fully rehab. Either way, it will be interesting to see what Stewart chooses to do with his future. He has a redshirt year available to him, and can use this year to get back to full strength and return to the team in 2026. With another strong season, he is expected to be one of the top receivers in the NFL draft, whichever year he chooses to declare himself eligible. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Texas A&M wide receiver is facing a season-ending injury
Former Texas A&M wide receiver is facing a season-ending injury The Oregon Ducks received unfortunate news on Friday when it was announced that star wide receiver Evan Stewart suffered an injury that could sideline him for most of the 2025 season, if not the entire year. According to Ducks Wire's Zachary Neel, multiple sources confirmed that former five-star senior WR Evan Stewart sustained a knee injury, which will keep him out for most of next season. The former Texas A&M Aggie was expected to be a key contributor for the Ducks after losing Tex Johnson and Traeshon Holden to the NFL. While at Texas A&M, Stewart showed flashes of talent, recording 91 receptions for 1,163 yards and six touchdowns in his two seasons in the Maroon & White. He earned All-SEC and All-American honors after his freshman season but struggled to stay on the field. Of the 25 possible games, he played in just 18, missing a third of the 2023 season. Stewart will likely use a redshirt year, and we wish him a speedy recovery for the 2026 football season. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Miami Herald
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Reports: Oregon WR Evan Stewart injured, season in doubt
Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart's 2025 season could be in jeopardy following a significant injury this week, multiple outlets reported. CBS Sports called it a "significant" lower-body injury. College Football Headlines posted on X that Stewart sustained a torn patellar tendon. Stewart finished third on the Ducks with 613 receiving yards last season, adding 48 receptions and five touchdowns in 13 games in his first season with the school. He had 112 yards in a win against Boise State on Sept. 7 and 149 in a win against Ohio State on Oct. 12. Stewart played his first two campaigns at Texas A&M, tallying 91 catches for 1,163 yards and six scores in 18 games from 2022-23. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
