The College Sports Commission (CSC) just wrapped up its inquiry into LSU over some alleged unreported Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. The investigation didn’t touch the football program and, honestly, ended with zero disciplinary actions.
LSU moved quickly, addressing what the CSC wanted and making sure all the necessary deals were submitted to NIL Go. Here’s a closer look at what actually happened and what it might mean for LSU—and maybe the rest of college sports, too.
The CSC Inquiry and Its Outcome
So, the CSC started looking into LSU after hearing about some NIL deals that supposedly weren’t reported. But it turned out the football program wasn’t involved, which is worth mentioning since they’d been making moves in the transfer portal.
Despite the noise, the CSC ended the investigation without handing out any penalties. LSU cooperated, got the paperwork in, and that was pretty much that.
What Prompted the Inquiry?
Last week, reports started making the rounds that LSU was being watched for not reporting certain NIL deals. The CSC, trying to keep up with the constantly shifting rules of college sports, decided to look into it.
This wasn’t just about LSU, though. The CSC has been poking around other programs, too, trying to keep everyone in line.
LSU’s Response and Compliance
LSU’s administration didn’t waste time responding. They put out a statement thanking the CSC for handling the issue quickly.
The university stressed that all required NIL deals were now submitted to NIL Go. They wanted to make it clear they were playing by the rules.
The Role of NIL Go
NIL Go is basically a platform for managing and reporting NIL deals—kind of a digital paper trail to keep things transparent and NCAA-compliant. By getting their deals into NIL Go, LSU showed they were serious about following the rules.
That probably helped convince the CSC not to take any further action. Makes sense, right?
Broader Implications for College Sports
This situation with LSU isn’t a one-off. According to Ross Dellenger at Yahoo, other college programs have gotten similar letters from the CSC.
It’s clear the CSC is trying to step up enforcement and make sure everyone’s following the new NIL landscape.
The Future of CSC’s Enforcement
The CSC is still pretty new, and honestly, nobody’s sure exactly how much power they’ll end up having. But this LSU inquiry—and the others—suggest they plan to be more than just a figurehead.
As things keep evolving, it seems likely the CSC’s reach and reputation will only get bigger. We’ll see how it shakes out.
Conclusion
The CSC wrapped up its inquiry into LSU over those alleged unreported NIL deals. No disciplinary action came out of it, which is probably a relief for everyone involved.
LSU responded quickly and followed the NIL Go regulations. That seemed to help their case quite a bit.
The CSC is still out there, keeping an eye on compliance across college sports. Programs everywhere are going to have to keep up with their reporting and management of NIL deals—there’s just no way around it now.
If you want the full rundown, check out the original article on LSU Tigers Wire.
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