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: