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Matt Rhule sounds alarm on NFL returnees, $45 million rosters and college football’s payroll problem
Friday, August 28, 2026
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule stated that playoff teams are spending approximately $45 million on player payroll. Rhule said the term NIL, or Name, Image, and Likeness, no longer accurately describes college football's compensation system. He did not specify a date for these observations or provide documentation of the $45 million figure.
