NCAA's House Settlement Era Begins, Shaking up College Athletics as some Schools Opt Out
- On July 1, the NCAA's House settlement era launched, allowing programs to pay up to $20.5 million annually, marking the biggest change in college athletics history.
- Following years of litigation, federal antitrust lawsuits led to a multibillion-dollar settlement approved by Judge Claudia Wilken, ending a five-year legal battle with the NCAA.
- Schools can share up to $20.5 million for 2025-26 under new roster limits and NIL regulations overseen by the College Sports Commission.
- Amid legal risks and Title IX concerns, most Division I schools opted into the settlement to remain competitive, while some schools wait to assess future developments.
- In the long term, the 10-year settlement's annual cap will grow with rising revenues, while schools retain discretion over fund distribution strategies across sports.
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University of Houston to pay student-athletes under NCAA’s new revenue sharing system
As part of a multibillion-dollar settlement in a series of lawsuits against the NCAA, schools across the country can pay up to $20.5 million this year to their student-athletes. At many schools, including UH, the bulk of that money will go to football and basketball players.
What impact could the new NCAA revenue-sharing rules have on MSU fans?
A new era has started in the college sports world. Schools like the University of Michigan and Michigan State can now pay student-athletes. I'm finding out what those new rule changes could mean for fans. After a recent lawsuit settlement, Division 1 NCAA universities can now directly share money with athletes. The new rules took effect earlier this week. A spokesperson for MSU athletics said that they haven't announced any plans to charge extra…
Here's what we know about LSU's plans for paying players after House settlement approval
LSU athletic director Scott Woodward, coach Brian Kelly and other officials shed some light on the Tigers' plans after the House settlement was approved, marking a new era in college sports.
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