big schools are using NIL money, how do you think Clemson and Syracuse are getting all this talent? NIL money from the big schools is how they are doing it. Used to be MD was top 5 in the country every year and with in state tuition, could make it the best bargain around. Now NIL money takes that advantage off the table. Who wouldnt want to go out of state to a good school? Clemson has nice westher, big time football and a program on the come. Syracuse program is strong. Lots of really good schools out there now that umd has to compete with, if you take tuition disparity off the table they come up a bit short!