Texas Tech Athletics: Brief Update on the House Settlement
The
NCAA House Settlement, , Opens in a new window 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, Opens in a new window.
- 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, Opens in a new window listed above. For other questions, contact the
Texas Tech Athletics Compliance Office.
