Name, image, and likeness (NIL) has transformed numerous college athletes into celebrities, but neither fame nor fortune can protect them from the pressure of competition. Gymnast and social media personality Livvy Dunne is determined to capture a championship in her senior year, while quarterback Jayden Daniels carries both his NFL ambitions as he prepares for a high-stakes clash with rival Alabama.
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"The Price Just Went Up"
Drea Cooper
Chelsea Coates
September 10, 2024 (2024-09-10)
LSU student-athletes experience the highs and lows of success, all while under the watchful eye of the public. Quarterback Jayden Daniels sees his Heisman aspirations slip away, while women's basketball players Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson rise to prominence, learning to navigate their growing stardom in women's sports.
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"You Can't See Me"
Drea Cooper
Chelsea Coates
September 10, 2024 (2024-09-10)
Livvy Dunne and the LSU gymnastics team aim to build early momentum in pursuit of a championship title. Meanwhile sprinter Alia Armstrong, with her sights set on the Olympics, faces uncertainty in her senior season due to a lingering injury. Controversy erupts as the sudden, unexplained absence of a key player from the women’s basketball team sparks a wave of speculation and drama.
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"Not Just an Athlete"
Drea Cooper
Chelsea Coates
September 10, 2024 (2024-09-10)
As winter approaches and the Heisman Trophy presentation looms, Jayden Daniels fights to solidify his NFL future in his final college game. Meanwhile, Angel Reese makes a return to the court, turning heads with her bold performances both in games and in the media. Like Reese, Livvy Dunne faces the realities of online scrutiny, grappling with gender disparities that have surfaced in the NIL era.
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"The Bag Man"
Drea Cooper
Chelsea Coates
September 10, 2024 (2024-09-10)
Behind the scenes of NIL deals, booster collectives drive fierce fundraising efforts. Angel Reese debates between turning pro or staying for another season, while Livvy Dunne battles to secure her spot on the gymnastics roster. Meanwhile, Alia Armstrong's NIL opportunities are featured.
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"Love of the Game"
Drea Cooper
Chelsea Coates
September 10, 2024 (2024-09-10)
LSU athletes confront new challenges as NIL regulations continue to shift. Angel Reese and her team face off in a rivalry against Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes, while Livvy Dunne competes for the SEC gymnastics title. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels prepares for the 2024 NFL draft.
Release and reception
The Money Game: LSU premiered on Amazon Prime Video as a six-part series on September 10, 2024.[2][3][4] Scott Hines of Decider.com gave the series a positive review, stating The Money Game could’ve been dry, or limited in interest to only LSU fans. Instead, it’s a sharp and balanced look at how dramatically NIL has changed the world of college athletics.[5]
