Former Colorado Coach's Saudi Arabia NIL Efforts Stir Controversy

Trevor Reilly sought funding from Saudi Public Investment Fund without university's direction, leading to his resignation.

Trevor Reilly criticized CU's NIL strategy and partnership with Blueprint Sports.
Reilly traveled to the Middle East to secure NIL funding from Saudi entities.
He claimed to have burned through personal contacts, including those in the Mormon community.
Reilly resigned after his proposals were not acted upon by CU officials.
CU replaced Reilly with former Michigan linebackers coach George Helow.