Reggie Bush criticizes NCAA for damaging broadcast career claims
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Reggie Bush, former New Orleans Saints running back and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, criticized the NCAA for allegations claiming he was paid to play during his college career at USC. In a podcast, Bush dismissed these claims as unfounded lies that have damaged his reputation and career in broadcasting. He is pursuing a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA, asserting that the organization's actions have influenced perceptions around him since they made the allegations in 2021. Bush is also involved in ongoing litigation seeking retroactive NIL compensation from USC, the Pac-12, and the NCAA. The claims from the NCAA remain unproven as the lawsuits continue.
- •Bush accuses NCAA of unproven statements harming his career.
- •He continues pursuing a defamation lawsuit against the NCAA.
- •Bush was removed from Fox Sports after NCAA allegations.
- •Ongoing lawsuits seek retroactive NIL compensation.
- •Bush regained his Heisman Trophy in 2024 after years of controversy.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — “It’s a Lie”: Saints Legend Reggie Bush Accuses NCAA of Pushing Unproven Claim That Damaged His Broadcast Career
"Former New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, who won the 2005 Heisman Trophy while playing for the USC Trojans, opened up about the claims that the NCAA made in 2021. “NCAA a few years ago released a statement about me basically alleging that I was paid to play.
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