Plot Synopsis

Executive produced by Shaquille O'Neal and director Drea Cooper, THE MONEY GAME is a six-part documentary that examines the impact of Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) rights on college athletics, as seen through the eyes of some of the top athletes at Louisiana State University (LSU). The docuseries examines a historic turning point in the NCAA upon policy changes on NIL rights -- guaranteed to shape the trajectory of college sports forever -- highlighted by the surreal experiences of LSU's top players, coaches, and administrators. LSU, the flagship university of the state of Louisiana, is one of the most iconic brands in college athletics. LSU boasts an SEC-best 51-team national championships and placed three of the top-10 collegiate earners in NIL the past season. This series profiles many of the world's most sought-after collegiate athletes, including:

- Olivia Dunne is an LSU gymnast, social media sensation and a leading spokeswoman for major brands;

- Angel Reese (aka The Bayou Barbie) powered the Tigers to a national basketball championship in 2023, built an enterprising national brand and was a first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky;

- Flau'jae Johnson earned SEC women's basketball Freshman of the Year honors and signed as an artist with Roc Nation;

- Trace Young transferred from Colorado State to LSU to play basketball and forged a substantial endorsement portfolio;

- Alia Armstrong developed into an elite hurdler for the Tigers and fashioned an innovative approach to NIL;

- Jayden Daniels engineered one of the most prolific seasons in SEC football history while capturing the 2023 Heisman Trophy as the sport's finest competitor. Daniels was the second overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders.

All six episodes of THE MONEY GAME dropped on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 on Prime Video.