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UMD Distributes $20.5M to Athletes Amid NCAA Settlement

1/8/2025

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This fall, the University of Maryland is set to distribute an impressive $20.5 million to student-athletes, with football and basketball players reaping the most benefits. Athletic director Damon Evans highlighted the financial strain from a looming $2.8 billion settlement in the House vs. NCAA case. Meanwhile, TCU's new AD Mike Buddie is focused on fair revenue sharing and recruiting athletes of strong character in the evolving NIL landscape.

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Story summary

This fall, the University of Maryland is set to distribute an impressive $20.5 million to student-athletes, with football and basketball players reaping the most benefits. Athletic director Damon Evans highlighted the financial strain from a looming $2.8 billion settlement in the House vs. NCAA case. Meanwhile, TCU's new AD Mike Buddie is focused on fair revenue sharing and recruiting athletes of strong character in the evolving NIL landscape.