NCAA Settlement Changes College Athlete Compensation

The NCAA's pending $2.8 billion antitrust settlement will allow colleges to directly compensate athletes starting in the 2025-26 season, marking a significant shift in college sports. This settlement introduces a revenue-sharing agreement for athletic departments and imposes new roster limits, raising concerns among coaches about roster management for football teams, particularly for Nebraska, which currently exceeds the new cap. In game news, Wisconsin will face Nebraska without key players Will Pauling and Hunter Wohler due to injuries, while Nebraska also loses Tommi Hill for the rest of the season due to a foot injury. Both teams are seeking a critical win to improve their standings, with Nebraska aiming for bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016. Boston College is also dealing with injuries ahead of their game against UNC, missing defensive backs Max Tucker and Bryquice Brown, affecting their playoff aspirations. The results of these matchups could have significant implications for the teams' seasons and future.