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Everything You Need to Know About NCAA College Football
College Football in the NCAA is one of the biggest sports and cultural events in the United States. More than just a college game, it has grown into a huge show that combines tradition, passion, and a massive sports industry. For the 2025 season, the Division I FBS will bring together 136 teams, organized into ten major conferences, plus a few independents such as Notre Dame and Army. The season will officially kick off on August 23, 2025, with the so-called “Week Zero” games, including Iowa State vs Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland. The regular season runs through mid-December and will be followed by a brand-new 12-team College Football Playoff format, with the national championship game scheduled for January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
President Trump Signs Executive Order on NCAA Reform, Stirring Debate Across College Sports
Washington, D.C. — July 24, 2025 Former President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Wednesday aimed at overhauling key aspects of NCAA governance, including athlete compensation, NIL (name, image, and likeness) regulations, and the classification of student-athletes. The order seeks to provide clearer federal direction as legal and political tensions continue to reshape college sports.
Changes to NCAA Athlete Compensation (2025)
In 2025, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) implemented a historic shift in its operating model by approving direct payments to college athletes, marking the end of strict amateurism that had long defined U.S. college sports. Driven by the legal settlement in House v. NCAA, the decision addresses antitrust concerns and reshapes the landscape of college football and other NCAA sports. Below is a detailed breakdown based on recent reports: