A Bigger Table: NMSU commits to building a revenue-sharing model which includes student athletes

Statement: NMSU Athletics

Last Friday, Federal District Court Judge Claudia Wilken gave final approval to the House v. NCAA settlement. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing evolution of college athletics and officially signals the beginning of a new era, one that reshapes how we support, develop, and champion our student-athletes.

The settlement outlines several key changes:

• A new revenue-sharing framework that allows schools to directly share revenue with student-athletes
• The replacement of NCAA-imposed scholarship limits with team-specific roster limits
• A back damages fund that will provide compensation to certain former student-athletes based on prior use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL)

The settlement also establishes the College Sports Commission (CSC)—an independent body tasked with overseeing compliance, revenue sharing, and NIL activity. Bryan Seeley has been named the CSC’s first CEO, bringing experience from both professional sports and public service. You can learn more at collegesportscommission.com.

Here at NM State, we’ve been preparing for this moment. Since the court’s preliminary approval last summer, we’ve been working closely with President Ferme, the NMSU Foundation, A Mountain Sports Collective, and leaders across campus to ensure we’re ready to move forward in a way that’s thoughtful, competitive, and right for our Aggie community.

We are committed to building a revenue-sharing model that reflects our institutional values, supports our student-athletes, and keeps us strong in Conference USA. And through it all, our priorities have not changed, we will continue to deliver a first-class student-athlete experience, a world-class education, and the opportunity to compete for championships.

As this new model takes shape, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. I’m proud of how we’ve come together through change, and I have no doubt we’ll meet this moment with the same strength, heart, and unity that define what it means to be an Aggie.