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The rules at Creighton
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | Creighton Athletics' NIL policy page (web address dated 2021-12-14; it cites LB 1393, which took effect in 2024) says Creighton "has opted into Nebraska's name, image and likeness (NIL) law", supports athletes "receiving compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness outside of official team activities", and calls itself "a working policy in a rapidly evolving area" subject to change through the Compliance Office. It says the policy "in no way creates an employment relationship" between Creighton and an athlete | Creighton Athletics, NIL Policy |
| How deals are disclosed | Creighton: "Disclosure is expected as each deal is finalized, but no later than 30 days after the NIL agreement is signed", through Opendorse, "the official NIL disclosure platform of Creighton Athletics". An athlete who does not meet that expectation "will have access to institutional NIL support terminated for a period of time". NCAA: third-party deals of $600 or more go to NIL Go within five business days (Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). Nebraska law: each NIL contract is disclosed to an official the school designates (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-3604(1)) | Creighton Athletics, NIL Policy; NCAA Division I Manual 2026-27; /nil/college/nebraska |
| Banned categories | Nebraska has no statewide list; a school may bar NIL deals for products, services, entities or activities it reasonably deems inconsistent with its educational mission (§ 48-3603(8)). Creighton's policy repeats that rule and the bar on pay for selling items received for athletics participation, but publishes no list of categories of its own. It also says skipping class or a team activity for NIL activity "will not be tolerated", and NIL activity while on call for team activities needs coaching staff approval | Creighton Athletics, NIL Policy; /nil/college/nebraska |
| School marks and group licensing | Athletes may use the terms "Creighton," "Creighton University," "Creighton University Bluejays," "Bluejays" and "Jays" in NIL activities. They are "generally not permitted" to use Creighton's marks, logos or content, except with an entity that has access to the marks through a sponsorship or other paid arrangement. Use of campus facilities is case by case with prior approval. Group licensing: Not published | Creighton Athletics, NIL Policy |
| Revenue sharing | Creighton's athletic director wrote on 2025-09-03 that Creighton "officially began revenue sharing on July 28, 2025", paying athletes "in revenue-generating sports as well as programs we've identified", from media rights, ticket sales, sponsorships, royalties, private donations and NCAA and conference distributions, and that "the majority of revenue sharing will support our Men's Basketball program". On 2026-02-04 he wrote that "with the introduction of internal revenue sharing for student-athletes, an additional 25% of basketball revenue has come from private contributions". The College Sports Commission lists Creighton as participating in 2026-27 and puts the cap at "approximately $21.58 million per school" (read 2026-10-22) | Creighton Athletics, The Bluejay Beat (2025-09-03 and 2026-02-04); College Sports Commission |
| Collective or NIL group | Creighton's NIL policy says Student-Athlete NIL (SANIL) "helps connect student-athletes to NIL opportunities through an organization named Pride of Omaha". Its status on 2026-10-22 was not confirmed from a primary source. Creighton's NIL Directory names Opendorse as "the official marketplace for all NIL related deals" | Creighton Athletics, NIL Policy and NIL Directory |
| Agents and representation | Creighton's NIL policy has no agent rule. Nebraska law bars schools and associations from penalizing an athlete for obtaining professional representation for NIL; an agent who negotiates endorsement contracts registers with the Secretary of State for a two-year term, agent and athlete notify the athletic director within 72 hours or before the next athletic event, and the athlete may cancel within 14 days (§ 48-3606; Nebraska Uniform Athlete Agents Act, §§ 48-2604, 48-2606, 48-2611, 48-2612) | /nil/college/nebraska |
| Compliance contact | Creighton Athletic Compliance. The NIL policy's "designated NIL official" is the official the Compliance page lists as Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, at mattstolberg@creighton.edu and (814) 321-2995; the Compliance page also lists the Director of Compliance at meganpontius@creighton.edu and (913) 940-3588 | Creighton Athletics, Compliance and NIL Policy |
| State law | Nebraska's Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-3601 to 48-3609, last amended by LB 1393 in 2024) bars penalties for earning NIL pay, lets schools pay athletes when association and school policy, a court order or a settlement allows, and requires disclosure to a school official; status In force | /nil/college/nebraska |
What is specific to Creighton
Creighton is a private Jesuit university, and its NIL policy is built around Nebraska law: it says Creighton opted into the state act, quotes LB 1393's disclosure rule, and names one designated NIL official, who is Creighton's Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. Its own clock is longer than the NCAA's (no later than 30 days after signing, against five business days for NIL Go), and the stated consequence for missing it is losing institutional NIL support for a time. The policy lets athletes use the words Creighton, Bluejays and Jays while keeping the logos off limits, and it points athletes to education from the Heider College of Business on media presence, basic law for entrepreneurs and financial planning. Creighton's sports list has no football, and its athletic director wrote that men's basketball, "our primary revenue driver", gets the majority of revenue sharing.
How Leave fits
In Leave, every deal thread carries a rules summary for the athlete's state and level, and keeps the contract, its dates and the disclosure deadline that applies. It is a summary, not a ruling; the school and the law decide. Leave is software, not an agent, and takes 0% of any deal. You decide, you send.
Questions about NIL at Creighton
Does Creighton pay its athletes?
Yes, through revenue sharing. Creighton's athletic director wrote that Creighton began revenue sharing on 2025-07-28, with the majority going to men's basketball. The College Sports Commission lists Creighton for 2026-27 and puts the cap at about $21.58 million per school. Creighton has not published per-sport amounts.
How do Creighton athletes report NIL deals?
Creighton's policy expects disclosure through Opendorse as each deal is finalized and no later than 30 days after signing. NCAA Bylaws 22.2.2 and 22.2.2.2 separately call for NIL Go reports of third-party deals of $600 or more within five business days.
What NIL collective works with Creighton?
Creighton's NIL policy names Student-Athlete NIL (SANIL), which connects athletes to NIL opportunities through an organization called Pride of Omaha. Its current status was not confirmed from a primary source on 2026-10-22. Creighton's official marketplace is Opendorse.
Can Creighton athletes use the Creighton name in NIL deals?
The words, yes: the policy allows "Creighton," "Creighton University," "Creighton University Bluejays," "Bluejays" and "Jays". Creighton's logos and marks are generally not allowed, except with a company that has paid access to them through a sponsorship or similar deal.
Does Nebraska's NIL law apply to Creighton?
Creighton's policy says it opted into Nebraska's NIL law. The act covers public and private colleges in Nebraska, requires disclosure of NIL contracts to a designated school official, and lets a school bar deals inconsistent with its educational mission.
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