In the ever-evolving realm of collegiate athletics, 2023 stands as a testament to the unexpected. Last month, more than a dozen current and former student athletes from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University were criminally charged in connection with betting activity. The players allegedly placed bets on games in which they were playing, in violation of NCAA rules, and falsified records in order to hide their involvement. This follows a similar investigation into University of Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon, who was fired in May over accusations that he conspired to place bets against his own team.
These developments highlight the growing headache posed by sports betting for college athletics.