Texas Tech Athletics: Brief Update on the House Settlement
The
NCAA House Settlement ushers in a new era for college athletics, enabling universities—including Texas Tech—to directly share up to $20.5 million in annual athletics revenue with student-athletes beginning in the 2025–26 academic year. This marks significant changes to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy and athlete compensation, demonstrating our commitment to championship success and student-athlete well-being.
Key Points:
- Current student-athletes will benefit from direct university revenue-sharing in addition to traditional NIL opportunities.
- Former student-athletes who competed on NCAA Division I teams from 2016 to 2025 may be eligible to claim back damages through the NIL Settlement Fund. If you wish to opt in and submit a claim for your portion of back damages, please review the instructions and eligibility criteria at the official College Athlete Compensation Portal.
- The Red Raider Club, now merged with The Matador Club, offers a unified way for supporters to strengthen Texas Tech Athletics under the new settlement model.
- Dedicated compliance resources exist to guide student-athletes and alumni through NIL agreements and the NIL Settlement Fund process.
Learn More & Claim Your Share
If you are a former Texas Tech student-athlete interested in learning more or submitting a claim for back damages through the NIL Settlement Fund, please confirm eligibility and application deadlines at the
College Athlete Compensation Portal listed above. For other questions, contact the
Texas Tech Athletics Compliance Office.
