💨 Abstract

The NCAA's settlement era began, allowing college athletic programs to pay athletes, marking a shift from the amateur model, with over 95% of the funds allocated to male athletes due to Title IX concerns. The Ivy League, military academies, Nebraska-Omaha, and Montana opted out for varying reasons, while Montana State gained a recruitment advantage. Smaller schools face challenges adapting to revenue sharing, along with limited resources and recruitment struggles.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff