Country Roads Trust
West Virginia · active
Needs verification
West Virginia NIL collective. WVU's own NIL operation is Gold & Blue Enterprises, its in-house agency launched June 2025.
Verified Nov 1, 2026Website ↗
NIL law in force
West Virginia NIL law
Last verified Nov 1, 2026
At a glance
NIL law
- Citation
- W. Va. Code § 18B-22-1 et seq. (NIL Protection Act) Original bill: HB 2576
- Enacted / effective
- Enacted 2025 Effective Apr. 10, 2025 (effective from passage)
Key provisions (as summarized by sources)
School direct pay / facilitation: Revenue sharing authorized; no legislative appropriations Revenue sharing: Authorized Disclosure: To the school Prohibited categories: Alcohol, gambling, cannabis, adult content (AAL) Agent rules: Representation allowed
Verification note
Resolved from the West Virginia Legislature: the enrolled HB 2576 (2025) authorizes revenue sharing; Drake's summary reflects older text.
Sources (4)
Last verified Nov 1, 2026
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West Virginia NIL questions
Does West Virginia have an NIL law?
West Virginia NIL law status: NIL law in force (NIL law). Citation: W. Va. Code § 18B-22-1 et seq. (NIL Protection Act). Dates: Enacted 2025 Effective Apr. 10, 2025 (effective from passage). Not legal advice.
Which FBS schools in West Virginia does NILList cover?
NILList covers 2 FBS schools in West Virginia: Marshall University and West Virginia University.
How many NIL collectives does NILList list in West Virginia?
NILList lists 2 NIL collectives serving FBS schools in West Virginia: Country Roads Trust and The Thunder Trust.
What sources back this West Virginia NIL law summary?
NILList bases this West Virginia summary on College Football Business state NIL law table (Oct 2026), West Virginia Legislature, The Drake Group Education Fund and Athlete Agent Labs, last verified Nov 1, 2026.
Schools in West Virginia
Collectives in West Virginia
The Thunder Trust
Marshall · active
Needs verification
Marshall NIL collective; Marshall named Athlete Advantage its NIL management partner in June 2024.
Verified Nov 1, 2026