What must schools manage due to NIL and revenue sharing?

• A. Compliance and budgets
• B. Stadium expansions
• C. Alumni donations
• D. Ticket pricing

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how NIL and revenue sharing alter what athletic departments must actively oversee in terms of regulation and money management. NIL allows student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness, which brings new compliance duties: tracking endorsement deals, ensuring contracts follow NCAA and conference rules, preventing improper recruiting incentives, and handling tax reporting. Revenue sharing changes how funds flow among schools and conferences, so budgeting and financial planning become more complex and crucial to ensure resources are allocated correctly and rules are followed. Because both changes directly affect regulatory obligations and financial management, managing compliance and budgets is the best match. Other options don’t address the overarching governance and financial planning needs prompted by NIL and revenue sharing.