{"id":6042,"date":"2025-06-12T17:24:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gridironstuds.com\/blog\/?p=6042"},"modified":"2025-06-12T17:24:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:24:30","slug":"the-2-8-billion-ncaa-settlement-what-it-means-for-college-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gridironstuds.com\/blog\/the-2-8-billion-ncaa-settlement-what-it-means-for-college-football\/","title":{"rendered":"The $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement: What It Means for College Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"273\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">In early June 2025, the House v. NCAA lawsuit reached a major milestone: a federal judge approved a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"134\">nearly $2.8 billion settlement<\/strong>, fundamentally reshaping college sports<\/span>. <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Beyond retroactive payments, this agreement allows Division I schools to <strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"105\">directly compensate athletes<\/strong>\u2014up to $20.5 million per year\u2014beyond scholarships and NIL deals<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"312\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you need to know as a high school player, parent, or coach:<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"317\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"375\">\u00a01. Winning the Title: End of Amateurism (Sort Of)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"534\">\n<li data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"455\">\n<p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"455\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Retroactive Payments<\/strong>: Athletes who played from 2016 to 2024 can claim a share of back damages. Implementation begins July 2025<\/span> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aseaofblue.com\/2025\/6\/7\/24444740\/uk-wildcats-news-new-era-of-college-sports-begins-kentucky?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">aseaofblue.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">en.wikipedia.org<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"534\">\n<p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"534\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Future Compensation<\/strong>: Schools can now provide <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"68\">revenue-sharing<\/strong> beyond scholarships and NIL, operational from the 2025\u20132026 school year<\/span> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/sports\/2025\/06\/06\/house-ncaa-settlement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">aseaofblue.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+13<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">washingtonpost.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+13<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">collegeathletecompensation.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+13<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"575\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This marks a seismic shift: college athletes\u2014particularly in football and men\u2019s basketball\u2014now have professional-style earning potential &#x1f4bc;.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"580\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"617\">\u00a02. How the Cash Gets Divided<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"867\">\n<li data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"701\">\n<p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"701\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">School-Level Caps<\/strong>: Each Division I school can distribute up to $20.5M\/year among all athletes, not just the stars<\/span> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aseaofblue.com\/2025\/6\/7\/24444740\/uk-wildcats-news-new-era-of-college-sports-begins-kentucky?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">aseaofblue.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">apnews.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/sports\/2025\/06\/06\/house-ncaa-settlement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">winston.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+12<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">washingtonpost.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+12<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">si.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+12<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"784\">\n<p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"784\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">NIL Clearing Rules<\/strong>: A Deloitte-managed portal called <em data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"65\">NIL Go<\/em> will review deals over $600 to ensure \u201cfair market value\u201d<\/span> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/sports\/2025\/06\/06\/house-ncaa-settlement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">washingtonpost.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">aseaofblue.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"867\">\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"867\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Title IX Implications<\/strong>: Female athletes are appealing, claiming the settlement heavily favors revenue sports like football and men\u2019s basketball<\/span> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/e2864d7bcdf74d0c538c1f2e6c98fe6c?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">apnews.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+15<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">apnews.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+15<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">news.bloomberglaw.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+15<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"872\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"920\">\u00a03. What This Means for College Programs<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<li data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1004\">\n<p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1004\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">New Revenue Strategies<\/strong>: Athletic departments need to generate extra revenue (e.g. fees, media deals, boosters) to afford payouts<\/span> .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1087\">\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1087\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Roster Restructuring<\/strong>: New limits on scholarships and roster sizes are prompting schools to cut non-revenue sports or prioritize roster spots<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1129\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Strategic Positioning<\/strong>: Football and basketball programs may funnel the bulk of the $20.5M to key athletes to remain competitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1175\">4. Potential Pitfalls &amp; Concerns<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1384\">\n<li data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1259\">\n<p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1259\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Gender Equity Lawsuits<\/strong>: Female athletes argue the current payout structure violates Title IX \u2014 some components are already under appeal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1342\">\n<p data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1342\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Legal Uncertainty<\/strong>: Lawsuits around employment status and scholarship caps remain unresolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1384\">\n<p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1384\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Operational Risks<\/strong>: Schools are in a rush to comply. Enforcement errors or unfair NIL distributions could spark more legal challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1389\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1448\">5. What This Means for Recruits, Players &amp; Coaches<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1575\">\n<li data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1491\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A New Landscape<\/strong>: As a recruit, you now have more <strong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"65\">leverage<\/strong>\u2014schools can offer direct financial incentives, not just NIL.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1533\">\n<p data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1533\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Coaching Adjustments<\/strong>: Coaches may use athlete earnings as a recruiting tool and should prepare players for disputes or distribution politics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1575\">\n<p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1575\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Program Resource Shifts<\/strong>: Expect deeper investments in high-profile sports; some smaller programs could be impacted by budget reallocation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1609\">&#x1f4c5; Timeline at a Glance<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1694\">\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1694\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\">June 6, 2025<\/strong>: Settlement approved<\/span> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/sports\/2025\/06\/06\/house-ncaa-settlement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">apnews.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+11<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">washingtonpost.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+11<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">en.wikipedia.org<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+11<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1778\">\n<p data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1778\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\">July 1, 2025<\/strong>: Initial payouts and NIL sharing begin<\/span> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/sports\/2025\/06\/06\/house-ncaa-settlement\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">en.wikipedia.org<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+14<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">washingtonpost.com<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+14<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">en.wikipedia.org<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+14<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1885\"><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1798\">Next 10 Years<\/strong>: $2.8B paid out; NIL enforcement, Title IX appeals, and school policy changes play out<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1890\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1939\">Final Thoughts for GridironStuds Readers<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2116\">This is a <strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1970\">landmark moment<\/strong> for college football. What was once amateur competition is now a <strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2068\">semi-professional enterprise<\/strong>. For recruits and student-athletes, this means:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<li data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2149\">\n<p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2149\"><strong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2149\">Increased financial value<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2180\">\n<p data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2180\"><strong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2180\">Greater bargaining power<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2240\"><strong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2240\">Media literacy and legal awareness becoming essential<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2340\">But it also raises concerns about fairness, Title IX equity, and risks to smaller sports programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In early June 2025, the House v. 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