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Temple University Joins $2.8B Settlement for Student-Athlete Payments

3/1/2025

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Temple University is set to embrace a groundbreaking change by joining the House v. NCAA settlement, paving the way for direct payments to student-athletes beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. This historic agreement, awaiting final approval on April 7, features a $2.8 billion fund aimed at compensating athletes and mandates transparency in NIL deals. Other institutions, including William & Mary and Morgan State, are also on board, marking a significant shift in college athletics.

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Temple University is set to embrace a groundbreaking change by joining the House v. NCAA settlement, paving the way for direct payments to student-athletes beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. This historic agreement, awaiting final approval on April 7, features a $2.8 billion fund aimed at compensating athletes and mandates transparency in NIL deals. Other institutions, including William & Mary and Morgan State, are also on board, marking a significant shift in college athletics.