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Episode: Texas Tech’s $3.5M NIL Splash and Why 2025 Is a Make-or-Break Season | Sam Khan
Description: With Paul Catalina Sam Khan of The Athletic joins 365 Sports to break down Texas Tech’s massive recruiting win—landing 5-star edge rusher Damien Guyton from Georgia with a reported $3.5 million NIL deal. The crew discusses how Joey McGuire and the Red Raiders are using big NIL investments and upgraded facilities to compete with SEC powers, why this season is a “proof of concept” year, and the pressure to finally win a Big 12 title. Sam also shares takeaways from the national recruiting symposium in Nashville, where over 1,000 college and NFL staffers discussed the rapidly evolving player acquisition game. <...