"NCAA's Response to Tennessee and Virginia's NIL Lawsuits Sparks Chaos and Controversy"
The NCAA has responded to motions by Tennessee and Virginia seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in their antitrust lawsuit against the organization's name, image, and likeness rules, arguing that granting the motions would lead to chaos and disrupt the college sports landscape. The NCAA also contends that the lawsuit fails to provide evidence of harm to athletes and overlooks the universities' agreement to follow the rules being challenged. Additionally, the NCAA asserts that the lawsuit is a response to an impending investigation rather than pending punishment and highlights a separate lawsuit set for trial in 2025 with athletes seeking a permanent injunction and damages.