NCAA Settlement Approved: Now What?
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken signed off on the settlement in the landmark House v. NCAA case late Friday evening, formalizing a revenue sharing model for major college athletics. Where it goes from here is anyone's guess.
A number of college athletic officials posted messages to its fan bases over the weekend:— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) June 7, 2025
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— The ACC (@theACC) June 7, 2025
One source you haven't heard from is Georgetown University. Its last correspondence on the matter was April 17, which announced the sunsetting of the Hoyas Rising collective in anticipation of the settlement. One Big East athletic department has commented publicly, however.
"This case marks a transformative moment in college athletics, with far-reaching implications for every NCAA Division I institution," wrote DePaul athletic director DeWayne Peevy following the settlement. "This is a milestone in reshaping our collegiate sports landscape, and at DePaul we are fully committed to navigating these changes in a way that positions us for long-term success."
The letter acknowledged spending cuts coming to the department, which is the smallest by participation in the Big East with just 232 student athletes. "It required difficult decisions, including operational reductions and identifying new revenue streams," he said.
In what the letter called a focus on "balancing operational efficiency with fan affordability," Peevy announced the introduction of per-seat contributions for DePaul season tickets. The Blue Demons averaged 4,225 per game last season.
News & Notes
Over on the football site, news of more big changes in Eastern football, where Villanova has announced it will join Georgetown in the Patriot League in 2026.
The third expansion announcement for the league in less than 13 months, the Wildcats will join in the 2026 season along with William & Mary. Prior to 2024, no team had announced a move to the the PL since Georgetown in 2000.Villanova was #9 in the nation last season with a 10-4 record. It opens its 2025 season at home versus Colgate before a trip to Penn State on September 13.
Georgetown and Villanova have not met on the gridiron since 1950.
