This is concerning
The school still gets paid. Some players get paid, but only a select few on one team.
But the real concern that comes to mind is that the local Auburn community is getting screwed. Home games bring in a lot of business for hotels, restaurants, and shops. Small businesses are not getting anything out of this deal to remove an existing home game.
I’m not a fan of removing home games. But the NIL part…interesting.
** Edited by HokieAl at 7/15/2026, 11:20:43 AM
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The Aflac Kickoff game announced that it
-- Big12 guy
Jul 14, 2026 at 06:01 PM ET
Big12 guy
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07/14/26 06:01 PM ET
Everything in college football is moving away from meaningful Saturdays
-- Maroon Baboon
Jul 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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07/15/26 11:09 PM ET
And imagine trading out one of the great venues an home field advantages
-- Maroon Baboon
Jul 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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07/15/26 11:18 PM ET
It was announced awhile back**
-- SMU Pony
Jul 15, 2026 at 08:43 PM ET
SMU Pony
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07/15/26 08:43 PM ET
Since when do fans and local businesses matter?**
-- Tailgate Guru
Jul 15, 2026 at 07:34 PM ET
Tailgate Guru
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07/15/26 07:34 PM ET
VT v UT at Bristol Motor Speedway, but split the NIL money please!!! **
-- Stech
Jul 14, 2026 at 08:16 PM ET
Stech
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07/14/26 08:16 PM ET
Since Auburn played at Baylor in 2025 and the 2026 game was the back half
-- VTHokie2000
Jul 14, 2026 at 07:11 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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07/14/26 07:11 PM ET
Players getting NIL payments to play neutral site games seems like a
-- wwhokie1
Jul 14, 2026 at 07:39 PM ET
wwhokie1
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07/14/26 07:39 PM ET
Basketball already opened that door with the postseason tournament in Las
-- VTHokie2000
Jul 14, 2026 at 08:04 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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07/14/26 08:04 PM ET
Agreed. Playing at a neutral site is a bonus for them, and
-- Big12 guy
Jul 14, 2026 at 07:20 PM ET
Big12 guy
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07/14/26 07:20 PM ET
I wonder if Baylor is kicking themselves for not thinking of the idea last
-- VTHokie2000
Jul 14, 2026 at 08:03 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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07/14/26 08:03 PM ET