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JC Shelton

JC Shelton

Joined: Jun 16, 2025

J.C. Shelton is college football fanatic and expert. He is a Georgia native and proud University of Georgia College of Journalism graduate who began his media career covering the Georgia Bulldogs for The Red & Black, before moving to USA TODAY Sports’ UGA Wire. JC launched the ‘UGA Football Live With J.C. Shelton’ podcast in 2020, and has interviewed Georgia football legends including Hines Ward, Todd Gurley, Aaron Murray, Mark Richt and others. J.C. also served as Lead Editor for The Players’ Lounge, covering Georgia, Tennessee and Clemson football. He is a resident of Atlanta with his wife and dog.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team

Texas flexes 'big' NIL spending power with nation’s No. 3 running back

The Texas Longhorns reportedly offered a "big" NIL package to entice one of the nation's top recruits ahead of his July commitment date.

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Detailed view of the jersey of Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16)
NIL News

Dan Orlovsky names the best quarterback in the country and it’s not Arch Manning

Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky names the top passer in college football ahead of the 2025 season.

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SEC Nation analyst Paul Finebaum
NIL News

Paul Finebaum makes it clear he’s not a believer in Georgia’s Gunner Stockton

College football analyst Paul Finebaum makes his feelings clear on Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton ahead of the 2025 season.

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Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin
NIL News

Lane Kiffin sends a warning that the new revenue-sharing model might already be broken

As schools adapt to the revenue-share model in the NIL space, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin believes some schools aren't working inside the lines.

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The Arizona House of Representatives in Phoenix
NIL News

New proposal from House of Representatives could reign in NIL chaos in college athletics

The SCORE Act aims to institute a national standard for NIL payments and ban student athletes from becoming employees of their schools.

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LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly talks to the media during SEC Media Days
NIL News

Brian Kelly updates status on star LSU WR after car accident

The LSU head coach shares an update on Oklahoma transfer wide receiver Nic Anderson, who underwent medical treatment over the weekend after a car accident.

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College football analyst David Pollack
NIL News

David Pollack shuts down criticism surrounding $4.3 million college football QB

College football analyst David Pollack pushes back against the narrative around one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the country.

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LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13)
NIL News

Which college football stars have the highest NIL projection in 2025?

Listing college football's top NIL earners for the 2025 season.

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IMG Academy offensive lineman Pepe Keenyi (#71)
NIL News

Elite $516k USC commit reveals massive purchase for family member

A five-star high school football recruit shows off his latest purchase after announcing his Big Ten commitment.

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NCAA President Charlie Baker, left, Tony Petitti, Commissioner, Big Ten Conference, right
NIL News

Legal warning issued to NCAA, power conferences amid NIL standoff

House attorneys threaten legal action amid the College Sports Commission's controversial clearing process for third-party NIL deals.

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Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9)
NIL News

$1.5 million SEC QB reveals how he landed a seven-figure NIL deal

Penn State transfer and new Missouri quarterback, Beau Pribula, reveals the story behind his seven-figure NIL deal.

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Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ESPN commentator Greg McElroy looks on before the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
NIL News

Greg McElroy gives reality check to Deion Sanders

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy issues a sobering response to Colorado head coach Deion Sanders after his bold NIL comments.

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