"Tennessee Chancellor Denounces NCAA's Allegations of NIL Violations as Untrue and Morally Wrong"

Tennessee's chancellor disputes NCAA allegations of violating name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules, calling them "factually untrue and procedurally flawed." The university argues that the NCAA's vague and contradictory guidance on NIL has created chaos for student-athletes and institutions. The NCAA's investigation includes scrutiny of a NIL deal with a quarterback recruit. Tennessee could face severe penalties as a repeat violator, following previous violations involving recruiting infractions and direct payments to athletes.