SEC Presidents Approve New NIL Contract Policy, Postpone Vote On Transfer Rule

SEC presidents voted Monday to approve uniform NIL and revenue-sharing contracts across all 16 conference schools, according to multiple reports.

The new policy takes effect immediately and gives schools a standardized contract framework with customizable sections.

The SEC becomes the second power conference to adopt uniform NIL and revenue-sharing agreements, joining the Big Ten.

The new contracts' specific details have not been released.

The decision comes as schools continue adjusting to the revenue-sharing era that began in 2025 following the House v. NCAA settlement.

SEC presidents also postponed a vote on a controversial proposal that would require athletes transferring from one SEC school to another to sit out a full season.

The conference previously eliminated that restriction in 2021, allowing players to transfer between SEC programs without the additional one-year penalty.

The proposal has received criticism, including from LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, who recently said he "can't imagine a worse decision to make."

For now, the SEC's existing intraconference transfer rules remain unchanged, although the presidents could revisit the proposal later.