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Colleges Set to Pay Athletes $20.5M Starting August

8/1/2025

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Starting August 1, college athletic departments can directly pay athletes through revenue sharing.
Approximately $20.5 million will be distributed to schools for the 2025-26 academic year, mainly benefiting football.
Recruits can explore offers until the early signing period in December, as they are non-binding.
The new system promotes transparency but raises concerns regarding contract language and non-binding offers.

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Story summary

Starting August 1, college athletic departments can directly pay athletes through revenue sharing.
Approximately $20.5 million will be distributed to schools for the 2025-26 academic year, mainly benefiting football.
Recruits can explore offers until the early signing period in December, as they are non-binding.
The new system promotes transparency but raises concerns regarding contract language and non-binding offers.