Yikes! Things were already weird, and uncertain in the new NIL/portal era. This will just accelerate the mess that is college sports. I think we’ll end up with 2 super conferences, and a players union eventually.
I can sympathize with the sentiment that we are losing the “magic” of amateur kids just playing for the love of their school/region.
But, it’s a billion dollar business and the only ones who weren’t making money were the kids risking life and limb on the field. So, get these kids some contracts!