There is ongoing debate about possible congressional action to bolster CSC powers, though no timetable has been set.

State authorities, including Texas, have raised legal concerns about the agreement, sparking calls to modify language to preserve enforceability within existing laws.

Seeley has indicated room to adjust language based on feedback but cautions that diluting the document could weaken enforcement and undermine the framework.

The SCORE Act’s failure to advance in Congress tempers expectations for federal antitrust protections or a broad national NIL framework.

Legislative momentum in Congress is stalled, leaving the CSC to pursue voluntary participation in the near term.

The CSC is considering changes based on conference feedback to strengthen enforcement while avoiding dilution of the agreement.

The agreement requires cooperation with investigations, acceptance of enforcement decisions, and bars lawsuits against CSC rulings; legal concerns have been raised by Texas Tech and other states’ attorneys general.

He acknowledges broad concerns but warns that without signatories, enforcement would be weakened, suggesting tweaks could address feedback without compromising the mechanism.

Overall, the goal is greater stability through rule adherence, potentially aided by future congressional action, though current momentum remains uncertain.

Seeley argues that now is the time for schools to take a stand on the new NIL rules, emphasizing the benefits of signing despite ongoing reform efforts.

The College Sports Commission’s CEO, Bryan Seeley, is pushing Division I universities to sign an 11-page University Participation Agreement that governs NIL payments and third-party monitoring, with 68 schools from the top conferences needed for it to take effect.

If not all 68 schools sign, questions remain about enforcement, with some proposals to strengthen the CSC while others worry about undermining the system; there is no announced timeline for federal help.