The Human Side of NIL with Brian Burnsed

Sports Illustrated contributor Brian Burnsed returns to discuss his story on Julian Lewis, now the youngest football player to be featured on the magazine's cover. We discuss how athletes are navigating NIL rules, fame, and the weight of expectations. We also recap a strange weekend of college football and preview the biggest Week 5 games. This episode includes:

• An in-depth discussion of Virginia's agonizing defeat against NC State
• Analysis of Colorado's first loss, Florida State's rivalry victory, and the most unhinged moments of Week 4 in college football
• Brian's perspective of the ever-changing landscape of NIL and the pressures that come with being a teenage football prodigy
• Predictions and best bets for every ACC game in Week 5 and the most anticipated Top 25 games