Question

complete the text with the best transition.
some may say that college football players should be paid because they are being exploited by coaches and athletic departments that receive huge financial payoffs. ____, college athletes are students first and foremost, so they should be focused on getting an education rather than a paycheck.
options: nonetheless, furthermore, in other words

Explanation:

The first sentence argues college football players should be paid, while the second presents an opposing view that they are students first. The transition needs to signal a contrast. "Nonetheless" is used to introduce a contrasting point, "Furthermore" adds supporting information, and "In other words" rephrases a prior point, so only "Nonetheless" fits the contrasting context.

Answer:

Nonetheless