Houston Christian University Challenges House v. NCAA Settlement Proposal Over Revenue Sharing

Jun 21, 2024, 11:25 AM

Houston Christian University, an FCS school, is challenging the proposed House v. NCAA settlement on grounds that it did not have adequate input on the negotiations. The settlement, which includes revenue sharing among athletes, has faced opposition from smaller schools who feel excluded from the decision-making process. This challenge could signify the first of many objections from smaller universities, potentially leading to a historic reshaping of college sports governance. The motion to intervene in the settlement, which also involves Power 5 conferences and other athlete-compensation antitrust cases, comes amid broader efforts by administrators and athletes from smaller schools to develop a new model of governance in college athletics.