A federal judge has postponed the approval of a significant $2.8 billion settlement in the House v. NCAA case, primarily due to concerns regarding roster limits. This delay, which has raised alarms among attorneys who warn of potential chaos in college sports, comes as the NCAA seeks to implement a series of rule changes that would allow member schools to directly pay athletes. The judge has made it clear that the settlement will not move forward unless the roster limits are adjusted, leading to a tense debate as stakeholders navigate the implications. Meanwhile, the NCAA is considering a proposal to eliminate over 150 existing rules while passively advancing new regulations that could reshape the financial landscape for college athletes. This ongoing situation highlights the complexities and challenges facing college sports as it adjusts to unprecedented changes in athlete compensation and recruitment.