Brady Quinn discusses NIL impact on his Notre Dame decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Brady Quinn addressed the influence of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on college football during an appearance on The Joel Klatt Show. Reflecting on his recruitment to Notre Dame, Quinn noted that his decision was influenced by factors beyond football, including academics and spirituality. He stated that if NIL had been available during his time, he might have considered transferring. Notre Dame has successfully adapted to the NIL era, enhancing its recruiting and facilities, which might have influenced Quinn’s decision had he been a current player. The conversation underscores the ongoing changes in college athletics amid evolving player compensation models.
- •Quinn chose Notre Dame for academic and spiritual reasons.
- •He did not consider transferring during his college career.
- •Quinn suggests NIL would have changed his decision process.
- •Notre Dame has adapted well to the NIL.
- •The discussion reflects broader shifts in college athletics.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Brady Quinn answers if he would leave Notre Dame if he had NIL
"Former Notre Dame great Brady Quinn answers if he’d transfer from South Bend if NIL were part of era.
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