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If you’re a college or high school athlete in Oregon or Nebraska, chances are you’ve been approached with contracts. Whether it’s a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement, a sponsorship deal, or a revenue share opportunity. These offers can be exciting, especially when someone is willing to pay you for your talent...

The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era has opened exciting opportunities for college athletes in Oregon, Nebraska, and across the country. Sponsorships, endorsements, and social media partnerships now provide student-athletes with the opportunity to earn a real income while pursuing their education and athletic careers. But with opportunity comes...

For college athletes in Oregon and Nebraska, the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is full of opportunity and risk. Revenue share agreements are becoming more common as athletes partner with collectives, marketing agencies, or even their own schools to monetize their brands. These agreements can sound straightforward: the athlete provides...

High school athletes in Oregon and Nebraska are now part of the fast-changing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape. For the first time, student-athletes as young as 14 or 15 are being approached by brands, collectives, and marketing agencies offering opportunities to monetize their personal brand. While this is...

For the first time in history, Division I colleges can now directly pay student-athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This groundbreaking shift comes from the 2025 NCAA settlement—a change that will reshape college sports for years to come. At The Hughes Companies, we work with...

Starting your collegiate athletic career is an incredible achievement, but it also comes with high-stakes decisions that can affect your eligibility, income, and future. Whether you’re beginning your B1G Ten career in Lincoln or building your brand as a track athlete in Eugene, you’re entering a world where business, branding, and legal...

In the age of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), student-athletes across Oregon and Nebraska are fielding offers from all directions. National sports agencies—from Atlanta to New York—are aggressively recruiting talent, offering flashy deals, professional branding, and promises of big-name sponsorships. But while their reach may be national, their understanding of your local...

In today’s NIL-driven sports environment, student-athletes across Oregon, Nebraska, and beyond are flooded with opportunities—and agents looking to represent them. But not every person calling themselves an “agent” is qualified to do the job. Some may lack the proper credentials. Others may not understand the legal and financial complexities that come with...

In today’s sports landscape, where the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) movement is gaining traction, your personal brand is just as important as your performance. Whether you’re a student-athlete at the University of Oregon, Oregon State, or the University of Nebraska, or competing at the national level, the ability to tell your...

Yes—college players can get paid for ads, and it’s no longer just a dream or a gray area. Thanks to sweeping changes in NCAA policy and a growing legal movement across the country, student-athletes in Oregon, Nebraska, and beyond are now empowered to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL)—which includes...