USC, Stanford players file lawsuit against NCAA and power conferences

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

USC, Stanford players file lawsuit against NCAA and power conferences
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USC linebacker Talanoa Ili and Stanford quarterback Charlie Mirer have filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA, power conferences, and the College Sports Commission. They allege a conspiracy to suppress NIL earnings and request an injunction to suspend the NIL Go clearinghouse that was introduced last year. The lawsuit names all four power conference commissioners and NCAA president Charlie Baker as defendants, claiming they knowingly created policies that violate state laws regarding NIL compensation restrictions. The case will continue to develop as more information is released.

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  • Lawsuit alleges NCAA and power conferences conspired to limit NIL earnings.
  • Ili and Mirer seek to suspend the newly established NIL Go clearinghouse.
  • Defendants include major conference commissioners and NCAA president.
  • Case could lead to further legal challenges regarding NIL regulations.
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  • 9:27 PMYahoo SportsUSC, Stanford football players allege ‘conspiracy’ in lawsuit against NCAA, power conferences, CSC
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A new class-action lawsuit has been filed against the NCAA, power conferences and College Sports Commission alleging a “conspiracy” to suppress NIL earnings, according to court documents obtained by On3’s Pete Nakos. USC linebacker Talanoa Ili and Stanford quarterback Charlie Mirer brought the suit forward. In the suit, the plaintiffs requested a judge grant an […]

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