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Dylan Sanders

Dylan Sanders

Joined: May 28, 2024

Dylan Sanders graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree from the Manship School of Mass Communication in 2023. He was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has also lived in Buffalo, NY. Though he is a recent graduate, he has been writing about sports since he was in high school, covering different sports from baseball to football. While in college, he wrote for the school paper The Reveille and for 247Sports. He was able cover championships in football, baseball and women's basketball during his time at LSU. He has also spent a few years covering the NFL draft and every day activities of the New Orleans Saints. He is a Senior Writer at Inside the Marlins and will also be found across Sports Illustrated's baseball sites as a contributing writer. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram @dillysanders

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) walks off the field after the win over Kentucky after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Former Tennessee Star Quarterback's Family Insists NIL Didn't Lead to Exit

The new UCLA Bruins quarterback claims that NIL had nothing to do with his decision to leave the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) tries to keep warm before the start of the NCAA college football playoff game against Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Impact of NIL On College Football Shines Through In 2023 Quarterback Class

The 2023 college football quarterback recruiting class is a prime example of how NIL has drastically changed the sport.

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Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea speaks during an NCAA Tournament First Round Practice press conference at Fiserv Forum.
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Kentucky Basketball Stars Shine in Intuit TurboTax March Madness Commercial

The Kentucky Wildcats had two college basketball stars, one from the men's team and one from the women's team, in TurboTax's March Madness commercial.

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Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Top NIL Earner Arch Manning Could Be in for Rude Awakening Ahead of Huge Season

It looks like Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is going to have to deal with an inexperienced receiver room in what was going to be his long-awaited breakout campaign.

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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) passes during warmups at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl.
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Florida Gators Star Quarterback Announces NIL Deal With Nintendo and Epic Games

The Florida Gators star quarterback announced that he has signed an NIL deal with Nintendo and Epic Games.

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Jul 18, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; LSU Tigers helmet on the stage during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Top Player in 2027 Recruiting Class, LSU Target Signs 'First of Its Kind' NIL Deal

The nation's top-ranked player in the 2027 recruiting class signed a "first of its kind" deal with a Louisiana-based automotive dealership group.

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Saturday, August 31, 2024; Statesboro, Georgia; Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty gains yardage against Georgia Southern during the season opener on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia.
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Boise State Broncos Star Not Considered Top-5 Recent Running Back Draft Prospect

The Boise State Broncos star running back Ashton Jeanty is not considered one of the best at his position in recent college history.

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Dec 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; The Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl in the game against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at State Farm Arena.
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Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl Slams NIL on Fox News 'We Are Teaching Kids To Flee'

The landscape of college athletics has changed how many student athletes approach school and Auburn Tigers head basketball coach Bruce Pearl is not happy about it.

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Nov 28, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave quarterback Darian Mensah (10) throws against the Memphis Tigers during the first quarter at Yulman Stadium.
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Top 5 Highest NIL Earners in College Football Transfer Portal

The highest earning college football players coming out of the NIL transfer portal.

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Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) shoots against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at McCamish Pavilion.
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Men's College Basketball Top 5 Highest NIL Earners This Season

The highest earning players from NIL deals this college basketball season.

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Nov 30, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium.
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Missouri Tigers Gave QB Beau Pribula Seven-Figure NIL Deal Out of Portal

The hefty NIL price that the Missouri Tigers had to pay to land Penn State transfer quarterback Beau Pribula has been revealed.

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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 22, 2024. Ohio State won 42-17.
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NCAA Unsuccessfully Tried to Rule Tennessee Volunteers Star QB Ineligible

The Tennessee Volunteers almost lost their star quarterback Nico Iamaleava to NCAA efforts to rule him ineligible for his NIL deal.

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