From TSU Quarterback to NIL Leader | James Wade on College Football, NIL & the Transfer Portal | Music City Mindset

In this episode of Music City Mindset, hosts Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with James Wade, former Tennessee State University (TSU) quarterback and founder of 1912 Sporting Group, TSU’s official NIL collective.

James shares his full TSU football journey, what college life was like as a student-athlete, and how his experiences led him to create 1912 Sporting Group—an organization dedicated to empowering TSU athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.

The conversation also dives deep into the current state of college athletics, including:

• How NIL is changing college sports
• The impact of the transfer portal on players and programs
• What this new era means for HBCUs, student-athletes, and the future of college football

Whether you’re a fan of TSU, HBCU sports, or want to better understand NIL and college football’s evolving landscape, this episode delivers real insight from someone helping shape the future.

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