House vs NCAA settlement numbers breakdown: All we know about new roster limits, salary cap, rev-share, NIL Go and more

College sports are turning professional with Judge Claudia Wilken approving the historic House vs NCAA settlement this week. This means that college athletes will be paid from the revenue generated by the university, monitored through a clearing house and a consulting agency.

There are several important details to note from this settlement. Let's go through them one by one.

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House vs NCAA settlement: new roster limits

NCAA and Power Conference attorneys have agreed to introduce new roster limits. The proposed roster limits are as follows:

• Football (105)
• Men’s and Women’s basketball (15)
• Baseball (34)
• Men’s and women’s soccer (28)
• Softball (25)
• Volleyball (18)

Athletes affected by roster reductions can transfer without penalty or return if roster spots become available.

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House vs NCAA settlement: revenue sharing and salary cap

From July 1, Division I schools can allocate up to $20.5 million annually to compensate athletes. According to the Washington Post, this cap might rise to approximately $32.9 million by the 2034–35 academic year.

Most lucrative sports like college football get the lion's share of this allocated revenue:

• Football: ~75% of funds
• Men’s Basketball: ~15%
• Women’s Basketball: ~5%
• Other Sports: ~5%

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House vs NCAA: NIL GO

The settlement also ensures that proper monitoring is in place to cover all NIL deals to student athletes. To ensure that, a clearing house is set up titled "NIL GO" which will oversee and make NIL deals compliant.

The new clearing house will be looked after by the consulting agency Deloitte. Third-party NIL deals over $600 will require approval. Moreover, non-compliant deals may result in athletes losing eligibility.

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House vs NCAA settlement: backpay and legal settlement

The historic settlement came at a cost. The agreement includes $2.8 billion in back damages to athletes who were previously restricted from earning through NIL opportunities.

Former Division I athletes who competed between 2016 and 2024 are eligible for compensation.

House vs NCAA settlement: implementation

Power Four conferences, including ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC, will oversee that the settlement is implemented properly.