House v. NCAA Legal Battle Enters Final Stretch With Approval Looming

With the April 7, 2025, approval hearing for the House v. NCAA settlement approaching, the legal battle over the future of athlete compensation is reaching a pivotal moment.

The $2.8 billion agreement, which aims to provide back pay to former athletes and allow schools to distribute up to $20.5 million annually in NIL payments, is being hailed as a landmark shift in college sports.

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Yet, the settlement has drawn significant opposition from athletes, legal experts and even the U.S. Department of Justice, who has argued it introduces new restrictions while failing to fully correct past harms.