At the center of the controversy is the fact that Lucas and Wisconsin entered into a binding two-year NIL agreement back in December of 2024 that included "substantial financial compensation. He also entered an additional agreement with the Varsity Collective as well.

The Big Ten Conference has issued a strong statement in support of the University of Wisconsin football program regarding the controversial "transfer" of defensive back Xavier Lucas to Miami. This unconventional move has raised significant concerns about tampering and enforcing NIL agreements

There is no NCAA rule keeping athletes from withdrawing from schools without entering the portal, so Lucas' actions are legal. The NCAA released a statement to Yahoo Sports confirming the move's legality.

He is the 11th Miami player and 16th person affiliated with the Hurricanes overall to be named to the College Football Hall of Fame

The NCAA said its rules "do not prevent a student-athlete from unenrolling from an institution, enrolling at a new institution and competing." immediately.”

The University of Wisconsin released an official statement regarding former Badgers defensive back Xavier Lucas, who announced he would join Miami on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 198-pounder withdrew from Wisconsin and later committed to the Miami Hurricanes without ever entering the NCAA's transfer portal.

The College Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 was announced on Wednesday afternoon, and a Canes legend made the list of 18 players. Linebacker, Darin Smith, member of the 1989 and 1991 Miami national championship teams,

The 247Sports way-too-early top 25 for 2025 will be out Monday ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game pitting Ohio State and Notre Dame. A couple of these "flash" teams will be included based on the array of early ballots submitted by our analysts.

A shocking statement reveals allegations of tampering, raising questions about NCAA regulations in college football.

A 12th regular-season opponent has yet to be announced for 2025, but AD Pete Bevacqua expressed confidence that puzzle would be resolved to Notre Dame’s satisfaction.

The Irish have been so well coached that NFL teams have taken notice. In recent weeks, reports have indicated that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive coordinator Al Golden are receiving interest from the professional ranks.