Sat Sep 06 23:40:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Top 25 Showdown: #15 Michigan Faces #18 Oklahoma Amidst NIL Debate**

Norman, OK – College football fans are gearing up for a highly anticipated Week 2 clash as #15 Michigan travels to Norman to face #18 Oklahoma. This is the only matchup between top-25 teams this weekend.

The game is set against a backdrop of ongoing discussions surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in college athletics. Michigan’s freshman quarterback, Bryce Underwood, has become a focal point after inking a reported $10-12 million NIL deal that influenced his decision to join the Wolverines, a move that has sent ripples through the sport. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger, and Steven Godfrey of the “College Football Enquirer” podcast recently explored the impact of such deals and their long-term implications for college football.

The podcast also touched on the Big 12 Conference’s contrasting approach to NIL, as they welcome controversial Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy onto campuses, a stance differing from the Big Ten.

Beyond the high-profile deals, Dellenger shed light on the positive impact NIL can have on student-athletes, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. His story on Duke quarterback Darian Mensah, who transferred from Tulane, highlights how NIL has allowed him to transform his family’s life after securing a reported $4 million annual deal. Duke, with Mensah at the helm, prepares to host #11 Illinois this weekend.

The “College Football Enquirer” team, after a rough week of predictions, also offered their Week 2 picks, focusing on games involving Arkansas State, Kansas, and Fresno State, alongside other intriguing matchups.

[You can catch the full episode of the “College Football Enquirer” on YouTube and other podcast platforms for in-depth analysis and game previews.]

Read More