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Jul. 18, 2025
A $2.8B settlement ushers in new rules for college sports
The landmark $2.8 billion antitrust settlement in House v. NCAA marks a pivotal shift in college sports, enabling direct compensation for athletes, restructuring NIL deals and setting the stage for a more equitable future, though challenges and legal appeals persist.
Frank N. Darras
Founding Partner
DarrasLaw
Email: frank@darraslaw.com
Western State Univ COL; Fullerton CA
The midpoint of 2025 was marked by one of the most historic legal settlements in college sports history. For months, the future of name, image and likeness (NIL) rights hung in the balance in the Northern District of California, and on June 6, the landmark $2.8 billion antitrust settlement in House v. NCAA was finally approved by Judge Claudia Wilken.
The settlement provides structure for schools to offer direct financial benefits to student-athle...
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