Southern University and the SWAC have opted into the NCAA settlement, agreeing to pay $30 million over the next decade to former athletes for lost NIL opportunities, which will allow for direct payments to student-athletes and unlimited scholarships.

In 2021, college sports entered a new era when the NCAA lifted its long-standing ban on athletes profiting from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The post NCAA House Settlement Explained: Will College Programs Now Officially Pay Players?