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Illegal gambling in college football still a huge problem

College football is no stranger to investigations into illegal betting. While few of the cases threaten the veracity of most football matches, game fixing can be very problematic especially to a fledgling football player’s career.

College footballers are very vulnerable to illegal betting as many fixers are experts on identifying pressure points. A little bit of a nudge using money, a favor, or a threat can undeniably manipulate a student’s performance.

2 JAN 1996:  QUARTERBACK TOMMIE FRAZIER #15 OF THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BREAKS THROUGH THE FLORIDA GATORS DEFENSE DURING THE FIESTA BOWL AT SUN DEVIL STADIUM IN TEMPE, ARIZONA.   Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell/ALLSPORT
2 JAN 1996: QUARTERBACK TOMMIE FRAZIER #15 OF THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BREAKS THROUGH THE FLORIDA GATORS DEFENSE DURING THE FIESTA BOWL AT SUN DEVIL STADIUM IN TEMPE, ARIZONA.