How Greg Byrne, Alabama athletics plan to handle revenue sharing after House vs. NCAA settlement – The Tuscaloosa News
In June 2025, the NCAA’s House v. NCAA settlement marked a transformative shift in collegiate athletics, allowing universities to directly compensate student-athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Alabama’s Athletic Director, Greg Byrne, has outlined a comprehensive strategy to navigate this new landscape.
Byrne announced plans to introduce new scholarships and fully fund revenue sharing, ensuring that Alabama’s student-athletes receive enhanced support. This initiative includes the addition of approximately 40 scholarships across various sports, with a commitment to Title IX compliance by allocating half to women’s sports. (bamahammer.com)
The settlement also imposes roster caps, such as a 105-player limit for football and 15 for men’s basketball. While the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has set football scholarships at 85 for the 2025 season, Alabama is evaluating how to best utilize these roster limits to maintain competitive excellence. (bamahammer.com)
Financially, the settlement allows Alabama to share up to $20.5 million annually with its athletes, with football expected to receive approximately 75% of these funds. Byrne emphasized the importance of prudent financial management, acknowledging that while Alabama has substantial resources, there is no unlimited supply of funds. (on3.com)
To ensure compliance and effective implementation, Alabama is collaborating with the newly established College Sports Commission. This body will oversee revenue-sharing practices, third-party NIL deals, and roster management, providing a structured framework for the evolving collegiate sports environment. (on3.com)
Byrne’s proactive approach aims to position Alabama at the forefront of this new era in college athletics, balancing financial sustainability with the well-being and success of its student-athletes.
