Report: NCAA eyeing Tennessee for possible NIL violations
Jan 1, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) poses with the MVP Trophy after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camping World Stadium. credits: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports The NCAA is investigating the Tennessee football program for possible NIL violations, Sports Illustrated and CBS reported Tuesday.
According to reports, the case centers around quarterback Nico Iamaleava, a Class of 2023 five-star recruit.
Iamaleava signed a lucrative name, image and likeness deal with Spyre Sports Group, Tennessee's primary collective.
The Knoxville News Sentinel reported last year that Iamaleava's NIL deal was worth $8 million.
Tennessee has not received a formal notice of allegations from the NCAA, the university told news outlets.
Iamaleava appeared in five games for the Volunteers in the 2023 season. The freshman was named the Citrus Bowl MVP after rushing for three touchdowns and passing for one touchdown in a 35-0 win against Iowa on Jan. 1.
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