Some things might be changing under the new era of NIL, but one aspect is remaining a constant for Florida State.
FSU today announced that it will be designating The Battle’s End Collective as the official NIL collective of the program, elevating it from a focus on football and select athletes to now encompass all of Seminole athletics.
The move also includes the dissolution of Rising Spear, which had been forced to disassociate with Florida State for three years following NIL-related recruiting violations that occured in 2022.
“We encourage our faithful and stalwart supporters to continue their membership with The Battle’s End,” said athletic director Michael Alford in a statement. “Their ongoing commitment is essential to maintaining Florida State’s competitive edge and leadership in the NIL space.”
“We remain committed to excellence, innovation, and the holistic development of our student-athletes. We are thankful to our fans, alumni, and partners for their continued support and look forward to building a bold future together.”
The collective also announced that former FSU quarterback Jordan Travis will be joining as a Brand Ambassador. Travis holds a multitude of school records, including being the Seminoles’ all-time leader in touchdown responsibility, total offense, quarterback rushing yards and quarterback rushing touchdowns, as well as being the only player in Florida State history to rush for at least seven touchdowns in four straight seasons.
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State Athletics announced Monday a significant advancement in its strategic approach to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with the designation of The Battle’s End Collective as the official NIL collective of Florida State Athletics.
“By aligning and consolidating our NIL efforts under The Battle’s End, we are positioning our teams and student-athletes for success in this new era of collegiate sports,” said Michael Alford, Vice President and Director of Athletics. “This is a pivotal moment in the evolution of FSU Athletics.”
As part of this transition, the Rising Spear Collective will be formally dissolved, with its operations being integrated into The Battle’s End. This consolidation creates FSU’s unified approach in the evolving NIL landscape, ensuring streamlined support for Seminole student-athletes.
To meet the changing dynamics and demands of intercollegiate athletics and the increasing importance of student-athlete compensation, the mission of The Battle’s End will focus on soliciting, engaging, and executing third-party marketing partnerships with regional businesses directly involving FSU student-athletes. This model will empower student-athletes to maximize their NIL opportunities while upholding the integrity and excellence of Seminole Athletics.
The Battle’s End will collaborate closely with Legends, Seminole Boosters, and the Florida State Athletics Department to ensure operations align with institutional goals and evolving NIL regulations. As part of this evolution, The Battle’s End will also undergo a strategic rebrand to reflect its expanded role and renewed vision across all sports for Florida State Athletics.
“We encourage our faithful and stalwart supporters to continue their membership with The Battle’s End,” said Alford. “Their ongoing commitment is essential to maintaining Florida State’s competitive edge and leadership in the NIL space.”
“We remain committed to excellence, innovation, and the holistic development of our student-athletes. We are thankful to our fans, alumni, and partners for their continued support and look forward to building a bold future together.”
To learn more or become a member, please visit:
https://thebattlesend.com/pages/join-the-battles-end-fsu-nil
