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Colleges Can Pay Athletes: $2.8 Billion Settlement Reached

6/11/2025

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Colleges can now directly pay athletes, thanks to the House v. NCAA settlement, effective July 1, with an annual cap of $20.5 million. This monumental $2.8 billion agreement resolves numerous lawsuits and sets roster limits. However, worries about antitrust implications and maintaining competitive balance linger, fueling further legislative debates.

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Story summary

Colleges can now directly pay athletes, thanks to the House v. NCAA settlement, effective July 1, with an annual cap of $20.5 million. This monumental $2.8 billion agreement resolves numerous lawsuits and sets roster limits. However, worries about antitrust implications and maintaining competitive balance linger, fueling further legislative debates.