NCAA Settlement: Schools to Pay Players, Future of NIL and Non-Revenue Sports Uncertain

The NCAA and power conferences have reached a historic $2.8 billion settlement agreement that includes a future revenue-sharing model for athletes, significantly altering the landscape of college athletics. The settlement raises questions about Title IX compliance, the future of NIL collectives, and potential changes to scholarship and roster limits. Schools will distribute 22% of their average athletic department revenue to athletes, with ongoing monitoring and adjustments. The settlement aims to protect the NCAA from future legal challenges while potentially reshaping how athletes are compensated.