# O'Brien Sounds Alarm on NIL Chaos | Boston College Football News

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Podcast: [Boston College Eagles Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-college-eagles-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572751)
Published: 2026-07-17T18:10:48+00:00
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Boston College’s Bill O’Brien is sounding the alarm on college football’s NIL chaos, calling the current system out of control as players and agents wield outsized power. He recalls the game before NIL — when payouts were reserved for elite stars driving jersey sales — and now sees absurd valuations like $6.5M for a QB, with agents taking huge cuts. While not opposed to paying athletes, O’Brien warns the lack of rules and rampant agent involvement threatens the sport’s future. He’s passionate about the game but deeply concerned: without regulation, these inflated numbers will only climb — and the system may not survive the chaos. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d41df7dbd39d0d7b

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