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Claim Text: Total NIL spending has nearly doubled over the past two years, according to Opendorse.
Simplified Text: According to Opendorse, total NIL spending has nearly doubled over the past two years leading up to September 2026.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Opendorse
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "period": "past two years", "source": "Opendorse" }
Subject Tags: Statistics College Sports NIL
UUID: 75421a27-2fea-41e5-965f-5d228d5f99cc
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM (1 week ago)

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The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate. What's next?

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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7641123/2026/09/29/protect-college-sports-act-politicians-ncaa-college-athletes

The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, aiming to restore NCAA control over college athletes' NIL compensation and transfer rules. This bill, a significant shift from 2021 legislation, faces further hurdles in the House.

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