Which schools are mandatory participants in the NIL framework?

• A. Only Group of Five
• B. Power Five and Group of Five
• C. Power Five only
• D. All Division I schools

Answer: (C)

Name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights create a landscape where schools must oversee athletes’ monetization activities to stay compliant and protect everyone involved. The framework in question targets the programs with the most visibility, resources, and potential for impact on competition and compliance risk. Power Five schools operate at a level with large media attention and substantial revenues, so they carry the heaviest regulatory and governance responsibilities. Requiring these programs to participate helps ensure consistent oversight, athlete education, and contract handling where the stakes are highest. Other divisions or conferences can engage in NIL activities, but the mandatory participation emphasis in this framework is placed on the Power Five.