🏛️ What the House v. NCAA Settlement Means for You

On June 6, 2025, the NCAA settled a massive lawsuit (House v. NCAA) that changes the game for all college athletes. Here’s what you need to know:

Starting Fall 2025, NCAA Division 1 schools, that opt in, will be allowed to pay D1 athletes directly.

It’s called revenue sharing — a portion of the money your school makes from college sports (TV deals, tickets, sponsorships) will now go to the athletes.

This is separate from NIL. You can still do brand deals, social posts, camps, and other NIL activities to earn more.

How It Works

• You don’t have to negotiate this payment — it comes from your school.
• You might have to sign a form or agree to a deliverable, depending on how your school sets it up (similar to how collectives operate).
• Payments may not be equal. Schools might divide the pool based on things like:
  • Sport
  • Roster size
  • Playing time
  • Revenue contribution

🏈⚽⚾ Reality check: Football and men’s basketball will likely get the biggest cuts. That’s because they generate most of the money. Athletes in Olympic, lower revenue, or women’s sports may get less — and that’s worth paying attention to.

What You Should Do

*** Check with your school's compliance or NIL office ***

They’ll tell you:

• What paperwork you need to fill out
• If there are any “deliverables” (appearances, social media posts, etc.)
• When and how the payments will happen

• *Ask questions. Advocate for yourself .