Georgia, Alabama, Auburn Navigate Sports Funding Changes

Georgia's athletic department is preparing to distribute $20.5 million from the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, with 75% of the funds allocated to football players. This revenue sharing will also enable Georgia to add over 100 scholarships across its athletic programs. Athletic director Josh Brooks anticipates that other SEC schools will adopt similar revenue distribution models. In a separate development, the Alabama-Auburn rivalry in 2025 is intensifying as both teams compete for dominance in the Iron Bowl, with Auburn's recruiting class receiving an 'A+' rating. Alabama's class also received high praise, while Auburn's coach Hugh Freeze and Alabama's coach Kalen DeBoer are at the forefront of this competition. DeBoer is advocating for changes in recruiting regulations to adapt to the current transfer portal era.