The Bulldog Initiative
Mississippi State · active
Sourced · 2
Named the Official Collective of Mississippi State Athletics in Aug. 2023 through a Learfield/Bulldog Sports Properties sponsorship.
Verified Nov 1, 2026Website ↗
NIL law in force
Mississippi NIL law
Last verified Nov 1, 2026
At a glance
NIL law
- Citation
- Miss. Code §§ 37-97-101 to -109 (Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act) Original bill: SB 2313
- Enacted / effective
- Enacted 2021 Effective July 1, 2021
Key provisions (as summarized by sources)
Disclosure: To the school before deals take effect Agent rules: Licensed and registered with the state; UAAA and SPARTA apply
Amendments and history
2022 amendment (per AAL) SB 2417, approved Apr. 18, 2024: rewrote the act, allowing third-party pay and school involvement
Verification note
Resolved from the Mississippi Legislature: SB 2417 (2024), approved April 18, 2024, rewrote the Act; Drake's summary reflects the superseded 2021 SB 2313 text.
Sources (5)
Last verified Nov 1, 2026
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Mississippi NIL questions
Does Mississippi have an NIL law?
Mississippi NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: Miss. Code §§ 37-97-101 to -109 (Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act). Dates: Enacted 2021 Effective July 1, 2021. Not legal advice.
Which FBS schools in Mississippi does NILList cover?
NILList covers 3 FBS schools in Mississippi: Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi and University of Southern Mississippi.
How many NIL collectives does NILList list in Mississippi?
NILList lists 2 NIL collectives serving FBS schools in Mississippi: The Bulldog Initiative and The Grove Collective.
What sources back this Mississippi NIL law summary?
NILList bases this Mississippi summary on Mississippi Legislature, SB 2417 (2024), College Football Business state NIL law table (Oct 2026), Mississippi State University, The Drake Group Education Fund and Athlete Agent Labs, last verified Nov 1, 2026.
Schools in Mississippi
Collectives in Mississippi
The Grove Collective
Ole Miss · active
Sourced · 3
Called by Ole Miss Athletics the official collective of Ole Miss Athletics; launched in early 2022. Memberships from $21/month.
Verified Nov 1, 2026Website ↗