Nickel City Collective
Buffalo · active
Needs verification
Launched by Blueprint Sports in April 2024 as an NIL collective supporting all University at Buffalo athletes, per a UB Athletics release.
Verified Nov 1, 2026
NIL law in force
New York NIL law
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
At a glance
NIL law
- Citation
- N.Y. Educ. Law § 6438-c (Collegiate Athletic Participation Compensation Act) Original bill: S. 5891
- Enacted / effective
- Enacted 2022 Effective Jan. 1, 2023
Key provisions (as summarized by sources)
School direct pay / facilitation: Prohibited for prospective athletes (Drake) Disclosure: To a school-designated official Agent rules: Registered under General Business Law art. 39-E NCAA-enforcement / liability shield: NCAA/conferences may not penalize athletes for compliant NIL (AAL, 2023 amendment)
Amendments and history
July 2023 amendment (per AAL)
Verification note
cross-checked
Sources (3)
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
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New York NIL questions
Does New York have an NIL law?
New York NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: N.Y. Educ. Law § 6438-c (Collegiate Athletic Participation Compensation Act). Dates: Enacted 2022 Effective Jan. 1, 2023. Not legal advice.
Which FBS schools in New York does NILList cover?
NILList covers 3 FBS schools in New York: United States Military Academy, University at Buffalo and Syracuse University.
How many NIL collectives does NILList list in New York?
NILList lists 2 NIL collectives serving FBS schools in New York: Nickel City Collective and One Orange Alliance.
What sources back this New York NIL law summary?
NILList bases this New York summary on College Football Business state NIL law table (Oct 2026), The Drake Group Education Fund and Athlete Agent Labs, last verified Oct 31, 2026.
Schools in New York
Collectives in New York
One Orange Alliance
Syracuse · active
Sourced · 4
Called by Syracuse's NIL site a third-party NIL marketing agency serving all 20 varsity sports; formerly SU Football NIL (April 2026 release).
Verified Nov 1, 2026