New E60 special explores transformation of college athletics into high-stakes marketplace
In a new ESPN E60 special, Jeremy Schaap unpacks the seismic shift that has transformed college athletics from an amateur ideal into a high-stakes marketplace. Paid to Play: Understanding College Sports in 2025 debuts Sunday, Dec. 28, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, streaming on the ESPN App after the television debut.
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