Reggie Bush Sues NCAA, USC, Pac-12 for Back Pay Over NIL Compensation Two Decades Ago

Sep 23, 2024, 07:56 PM

Former USC running back Reggie Bush has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, USC, and the Pac-12, seeking back pay and compensation for the use of his name, image, and likeness (NIL) during his college football career two decades ago. Bush, a Heisman Trophy winner, claims that these organizations profited from his NIL without providing him with any compensation. The lawsuit highlights 'ongoing injustices stemming from the exploitation' of his NIL. This legal action follows a broader trend of former athletes seeking compensation for the use of their NIL during their collegiate careers, which was previously prohibited. Bush's lawsuit has been anticipated for some time, and it may pave the way for similar claims from other former athletes.