The Money Game: LSU
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| Genre | Docuseries |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Camera setup | Diana Matos |
| Running time | 42-47 minutes |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | September 10, 2024 |
The Money Game: LSU is an American limited docuseries that followed LSU Tiger student athletes Jayden Daniels, Angel Reese, Flau'jae Johnson, Livvy Dunne, Alia Armstrong, and Trace Young through the 2023–24 sports season and the impact of them signing name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 10, 2024.
Synopsis
[edit]The series followed six LSU Tiger student athletes as they navigate the uncharted and often controversial world of name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts. Featured are football player Jayden Daniels, women's basketball players Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson, gymnast Livvy Dunne, sprinter Alia Armstrong, and men's basketball player Trace Young.[1]
Episodes
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "The Wild West" | Drea Cooper | Chelsea Coates | September 10, 2024 | |
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Name, image, and likeness (NIL) has transformed numerous college athletes into celebrities, but neither fame nor fortune can protect them from the intense pressure of competition. Social media sensation and gymnast Livvy Dunne is determined to capture a championship in her senior year, while quarterback Jayden Daniels carries both his NFL ambitions and the hopes of Louisiana as he prepares for a high-stakes clash with rival Alabama. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Price Just Went Up" | Drea Cooper | Chelsea Coates | September 10, 2024 | |
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LSU student-athletes experience the highs and lows of success, all while under the watchful eye of the public. Quarterback Jayden Daniels sees his Heisman aspirations slip away, while basketball standouts Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson rise to prominence, learning to navigate their growing stardom in women's sports. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "You Can't See Me" | Drea Cooper | Chelsea Coates | September 10, 2024 | |
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Livvy Dunne and the LSU gymnastics team aim to build early momentum in pursuit of a championship title. Meanwhile sprinter Alia Armstrong, with her sights set on the Olympics, faces uncertainty in her senior season due to a lingering injury. In Baton Rouge, controversy erupts as the sudden, unexplained absence of a key player from the women’s basketball team sparks a wave of speculation and drama. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Not Just an Athlete" | Drea Cooper | Chelsea Coates | September 10, 2024 | |
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As winter approaches and the Heisman ceremony looms, Jayden Daniels fights to solidify his NFL future in his final college game. Meanwhile, Angel Reese makes a return to the court, turning heads with her bold performances both in games and in the media. Like Reese, Livvy Dunne faces the realities of online scrutiny, grappling with gender disparities that have surfaced in the NIL era. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Bag Man" | Drea Cooper | Chelsea Coates | September 10, 2024 | |
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Behind the scenes of NIL deals, booster collectives drive fierce fundraising efforts. Angel Reese debates between turning pro or staying for another season, while Livvy Dunne battles to secure her spot on the gymnastics roster. Meanwhile, Alia Armstrong's NIL opportunities are on the rise, further elevating her profile. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Love of the Game" | Drea Cooper | Chelsea Coates | September 10, 2024 | |
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LSU athletes confront new challenges as NIL regulations continue to shift. Angel Reese and her team face off in a heated rivalry against Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes, while Livvy Dunne competes for the SEC gymnastics title. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels prepares for the 2024 NFL draft. | ||||||
Release
[edit]The Money Game: LSU premiered on Amazon Prime Video as a six-part limited series on September 10, 2024.[2][3][4]
Reception
[edit]Scott Hines of Decider.com gave the series a positive review, stating The Money Game could’ve been dry, or limited in interest to only LSU fans. Instead, it’s a sharp and balanced look at how dramatically NIL has changed the world of college athletics.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Toby, Mekeisha (September 10, 2024). "Everything you need to know about Prime Video's new docuseries 'The Money Game: LSU'". AboutAmazon.com. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Darcey, Reed; Riley, Koki; Rabalias, Scott (September 11, 2024). "Amazon released 'The Money Game' docuseries about LSU and NIL. Here are the main takeaways". NOLA.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Tricarico, Angela (September 10, 2024). "How to watch 'The Money Game' for free on Prime Video". Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "LSU 'Money Game' series: Schedule, time, channel to watch NIL show starring Livvy Dunne, Angel Reese and more | Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "'The Money Game' Prime Video Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Retrieved September 20, 2024.