In a significant shift, the U.S. Department of Education has rescinded several memos from the Biden administration regarding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation for college athletes. This includes the rescinding of guidance that mandated equal treatment of male and female athletes in NIL payments, along with clarifications on Title IX implications related to revenue sharing in college sports. The move is seen as aligning educational policies more closely with those of the Trump administration, potentially paving the way for major college programs like Clemson to navigate NIL agreements with greater flexibility. Legal debates are expected to arise as stakeholders assess the impact of these changes on college athletics and student-athlete rights.