The new college football season is upon us, and it comes at a moment of considerable upheaval.
Longstanding allegiances are being disposed of, with schools like the University of Texas and UCLA announcing their departures from their historical conferences for wealthier pastures. Meanwhile, student-athletes, gaining more power and knowledge, are navigating the waters of endorsement deals to finally get some compensation for their labor.
To one extent or another, all college sports have been in a state of flux for the last decade. With college football being the most prominent sport, it has become the biggest showcase of the NCAA’s warts.
