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NIL Process
The major shift came from the House v. NCAA settlement approved in 2025.
Division I schools that opt in can now share athletic revenue directly with athletes.
Key numbers:
Starting cap: about $20.5 million per school (2025–26)
Cap rises annually
Payments are in addition to scholarships and outside NIL deals
This means recruiting is now operating under two lanes:
Lane 1 – School Revenue Share
Money paid directly by the university.
Lane 2 – Third-Party NIL
Endorsements and outside deals from brands, businesses, collectives, or sponsors.
Athletes may receive both.
The NCAA is no longer handling NIL enforcement alone.
A new entity called the College Sports Commission (CSC) now oversees many compensation rules.
This includes:
Revenue-sharing complianceRoster complianceThird-party NIL reviewEnforcement of settlement rules One of the biggest changes: NIL deals over $600 must generally be reported through “NIL Go.” The system reviews: Valid Business Purpose Is this a real endorsement or business deal? Fair Market Value (FMV) Is compensation reasonable for the service provided? The goal is to limit:
This includes:
Revenue-sharing complianceRoster complianceThird-party NIL reviewEnforcement of settlement rules One of the biggest changes: NIL deals over $600 must generally be reported through “NIL Go.” The system reviews: Valid Business Purpose Is this a real endorsement or business deal? Fair Market Value (FMV) Is compensation reasonable for the service provided? The goal is to limit:
