House Settlement Refresh and Patriot League Rules

[Gallipoli]

On the old board, we had a robust discussion on the House settlement. It would be helpful if we could get a clear understanding of where UR stands for football and basketball.

 

[Gallipoli]

As I understand it, UR has opted in for the House settlement for men's and women's basketball only, and not football.

"The University of Richmond is opting in to the terms of the House v. NCAA settlement for the 2025-26 school year, the school announced Friday. As permitted by the terms of the settlement, Spider Athletics will begin providing direct payments to men's and women's basketball student-athletes for the use of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)."

Football players will be eligible for NIL payments.
"Spider student-athletes in programs other than basketball will remain eligible to receive external NIL income subject to NCAA rules, and Spider Athletics will continue to provide resources to assist them in that effort. Richmond's decision to opt in to the terms of the House settlement also requires UR to abide by new roster limits proposed in the settlement."

University of Richmond Opts in to House v. NCAA Settlement - University of Richmond Athletics

RICHMOND, Va. — The University of Richmond is opting in to the terms of the House v. NCAA settlement for the 2025-26 school year, the school announced Friday...

richmondspiders.com

 

[Gallipoli]

Patriot League football players can receive NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) money from third-party deals, as NIL is permitted by the NCAA for all Division I athletes.