Source: BroBible
Summary
Drew Mestemaker, a transfer quarterback, has signed a two-year deal with Oklahoma State worth around $7 million, the richest deal in program history. This deal proves Mike Gundy’s claim that a lack of NIL money was a factor in his struggles as the team’s coach. Gundy claimed that Oklahoma State spent only $7 million on NIL over the past three seasons, while Oregon spent around $40 million last season. Mestemaker’s deal is part of a larger $20 million budget for the team’s new coach, Eric Morris.
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The habit gets a new name.
Drew Mestemaker’s $7 million deal is just the beginning. College football teams are now spending millions on NIL deals, and it’s clear that money is tied to success. The era of “we’re not paying players” is over, and now it’s all about who can spend the most. Mike Gundy’s struggles at Oklahoma State are a prime example of what happens when you don’t have the budget to compete.
NIL money is the new normal, and teams are willing to spend big to get the best talent. The question is, how long will it take for this trend to reach its peak?
Author: Evan Null
