Quentin Lake, a safety for the Los Angeles Rams, expressed his thoughts on the current state of college football's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals during a media session. He believes a salary cap should be implemented in college football, similar to the NFL, to create balance and reduce chaos from the influx of money and player transfers. He highlighted that while players deserve to earn money, the current system necessitates regulation to prevent it from resembling professional sports.

Lake pointed out that players like Nico Iamaleava, who transferred from Tennessee to UCLA amid NIL disputes, demonstrate the volatility of the system. He referred to Iamaleava as "the last missing piece" for the Bruins but reiterated the need for a salary cap to keep financial incentives in check, ensuring college athletics remain a distinct experience from professional leagues.