The University of Wisconsin filed its tampering case against Miami in Dane County Circuit Court. Sports law experts, however, don't think that's where the proceedings will play out.
Former Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas signed name, image and likeness agreements with Wisconsin and VC Connect on Dec. 2, the university and collective said in a civil complaint against Miami.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Will Pauling gets into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown against Oregon at Camp Randall.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Trech Kekahuna celebrates a 25-yard touchdown catch against Purdue, his second of the game, at Camp Randall.
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Wisconsin's Bryson Green catches a 24-yard touchdown pass from Braedyn Locke in front of Nebraska's Ceyair Wright during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
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Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Vinny Anthony II (8) looks to catch a pass for a touchdown on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
Lawyers for Wisconsin and its collective asked a judge to force Miami and Xavier Lucas to provide records as the issue of jurisdiction is weighed.
Former Badgers cornerback Xavier Lucas signed name, image and likeness agreements with Wisconsin and VC Connect on Dec. 2, the university and collective said in a civil complaint against Miami.