"NCAA's Investigation into Tennessee's NIL Violations Sparks Controversy and Criticism"
University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman criticized the NCAA for alleging rule violations related to name, image, and likeness benefits for athletes, calling it "morally wrong" and "procedurally flawed." The NCAA declined to meet with Tennessee in December and has not yet issued a notice of allegations. Plowman argued that the NCAA's continually changing approach to NIL rules has created chaos and that UT complied with interim NIL policy and guidance as it was put into place by the NCAA. The investigation could result in multiple level 1 and level 2 violations for UT, including a charge of lack of institutional control, but Plowman denied that any violations occurred.