College athletes will undergo yet another historic change.

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the $2.8 billion settlement in the House v. NCAA case on Friday, which allows schools to directly compensate student-athletes.

Under the new agreement , each participating Division I school can distribute up to $20.5 million annually to athletes, with that cap increasing over the next decade.

The NCAA logo at the Division I Men’s Golf Championships in 2025. NCAA Photos via Getty Images

Moreover, it will provide $2.8 billion in payback to former athletes dating back to 2016, addressing past restrictions on NIL, to some extent.

Judge Wilken’s approval in court also addressed concerns regarding roster limits that would’ve likely impacted walk-on athletes.

The settlement introduces th

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