University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz Jr. called the order a bold and crucial step in ensuring that Oklahoma’s higher education institutions “remain competitive and forward thinking in the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics.

Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-01, aiming to keep Oklahoma's postsecondary institutions and their student-athletes competitive in the changing

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced the signing of Executive Order 2025-01, that ensures Oklahoma's postsecondary institutions and student-athletes remain competitive in intercollegiate athletics.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order that will ensure college athletes “remain competitive in the evolving landscape of intercollegiate athletics.”

Stitt signed the order on the premise that there are inconsistent NIL rules nationally that potentially put Oklahoma universities and athletes at a competitive disadvantage.

Name, Image, Likeness has become the biggest thing in college athletics. Now, there’s been a big step from the state capitol that allows post-secondary schools in the state to give direct payments to players for the use of their NIL,