Allowing college athletes to be paid for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) has changed college sports, but several decisions that are due in the coming months could make college sports unrecognizable. First, several tribunals could decide that college athletes are employees, not only of their college but also of the NCAA. Second, the NCAA and the “Power Five” Conferences could find themselves owing former college athletes billions of dollars because of past restrictions on NIL compensation. Third, if the NCAA’s lobbying efforts are successful, Congress could intervene with a solution of its own. What’s certain is that college sports will be different than they are today. This article provides some background on the various decisions that will serve as the basis for these changes.