Cougar Collective
Washington State · active
Sourced · 3
Became the official NIL collective of Cougar Athletics in Jan. 2025; founded Feb. 2022 and runs the 1890 Club membership.
Verified Nov 1, 2026Website ↗
NIL law in force
Washington NIL law
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
At a glance
NIL law
- Citation
- Wash. Rev. Code § 42.52.807 Original bill: SB 5913
- Enacted / effective
- Enacted 2024 Effective June 6, 2024
Key provisions (as summarized by sources)
School direct pay / facilitation: Permitted (Drake) Other: Public employees may use state resources to advise and facilitate athletes' NIL
Verification note
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Sources (3)
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
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Washington NIL questions
Does Washington have an NIL law?
Washington NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: Wash. Rev. Code § 42.52.807. Dates: Enacted 2024 Effective June 6, 2024. Not legal advice.
Which FBS schools in Washington does NILList cover?
NILList covers 2 FBS schools in Washington: University of Washington and Washington State University.
How many NIL collectives does NILList list in Washington?
NILList lists 2 NIL collectives serving FBS schools in Washington: Cougar Collective and Montlake Futures.
What sources back this Washington NIL law summary?
NILList bases this Washington 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 Washington
Collectives in Washington
Montlake Futures
Washington · unknown
Needs verification
Washington NIL collective referenced in a Sept. 2024 UW Athletics release. UW's own NIL unit is now Dawgs Unleashed (launched fall 2024).
Verified Nov 1, 2026