Horizon League Member Institutions Declare Intent for House Settlement Opt In

Horizon League Member Institutions Declare Intent for House Settlement Opt In

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INDIANAPOLIS (March 10, 2025) - The Horizon League’s 11 member institutions have declared their intent to opt in to the proposed House v. NCAA settlement which will impact the college athletics enterprise by providing universities a mechanism to provide direct financial support to student-athletes for use of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
 
Why this matters:
This is a major move signaling the Horizon League’s institutions’ commitment to compete in a significant way at the Division I level.
 
Major Voice:
Horizon League Commissioner Julie Roe Lach
“The Division I model is modernizing and our members intend to be a player in this next chapter. We talk a lot about major experiences with leadership and by taking this step, our presidents, chancellors and athletics directors are putting critical pieces in place to continue to provide those experiences during this dynamic time in our industry.”
 
Dig Deeper:
  • The NCAA national office requested that all Division I institutions indicate their intent to opt in to the settlement while acknowledging that this is merely an intent, and not binding.
  • The federal court hearing for final approval of the settlement is scheduled for April 7, 2025, and settlement terms, if approved, become effective July 1, 2025.
  • If approved, the proposed settlement allows participating institutions to engage in direct name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts with student-athletes in the form of a licensing agreement, endorsement deal and/or brand promotion agreement. 
  • Institutions opting-in will be subject to roster limits and team scholarship limitations will no longer apply.
  • The Horizon League is an NCAA Division I athletics conference comprised of 11 member institutions headquartered in Indianapolis. The League and our member schools develop nearly 4,000 student-athletes for life. Through unique opportunities in major metropolitan cities, their athletic, academic and personal aspirations can be achieved. Because what they learn today will inspire who they become tomorrow. For more information, visit HorizonLeague.com.