A U.S. judge has approved a historic $2.8 billion settlement in the case of House v. NCAA, fundamentally altering the college athletics landscape by paving the way for universities to pay student-athletes directly. As schools prepare for revenue sharing, many are discussing how funds will be allocated, with various universities expected to benefit significantly. This settlement marks the beginning of a new era for college sports, where financial dynamics are reshaped and amateurism is challenged. Major athletic programs must now navigate uncharted waters, balancing competitive integrity with new opportunities for financial engagement, prompting concerns about potential inequalities and ethical implications within college sports.