Murray State Athletics House Settlement Update
6/12/2025 9:45:00 AM | General, Racer Club
Racer Nation,
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Over the past year, Murray State Athletics has experienced one of its most successful seasons in program history driven by our collective commitment to competitive excellence.
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From Baseball's historic run to the College World Series, to Women's Basketball capturing both conference titles and only the second NCAA Tournament berth in school history, our programs have risen to new heights. Rifle extended its dominance with a fifth-straight league crown and another NCAA appearance, Tennis added a conference title, and Men's Golf and Women's Track & Field were represented on the national stage. We also welcomed new Men's Basketball Head Coach Ryan Miller, who has already made a strong early impact with a talented staff and an exciting roster of new student-athletes.
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Amid these accomplishments, college athletics is entering a transformational era. On July 1, 2025, the House v. NCAA settlement will officially take effect, creating a new national model that directly impacts all Division I programs—including ours.
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What This Means for Murray State:
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Revenue Sharing Implementation
Murray State will participate in the new revenue-sharing structure beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. Our focus remains on building a program that can consistently compete for and win championships. Oversight and compliance will be managed through CAPS (Cap Management System), led by LBI—the same group that supports professional leagues.
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Transition to Roster Limits
The current scholarship model will be replaced by sport-specific roster limits. While some current roster sizes will be grandfathered in, this change may impact overall participation. We are working closely with our coaches to manage this transition thoughtfully.
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NIL Oversight Through "NIL Go"
All third-party NIL agreements valued at $600 or more will require pre-approval through a new national clearinghouse, NIL Go, managed by Deloitte. This system ensures legitimacy by reviewing each agreement's purpose, activity, and funding. We're partnering with the Blue & Gold Standard to help our student-athletes navigate this process and continue building strong NIL opportunities across all programs.
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These historic shifts are significant, but they also present a powerful opportunity. We're embracing the future with clarity, preparation, and confidence with determination to maintain our edge in the Missouri Valley Conference and on the national stage.
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TOGETHER, we're building something remarkable. Thank you for standing with us as we elevate Murray State Athletics in this new chapter.
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Go Racers!
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Nico Yantko
Director of Athletics
Murray State University
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Over the past year, Murray State Athletics has experienced one of its most successful seasons in program history driven by our collective commitment to competitive excellence.
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From Baseball's historic run to the College World Series, to Women's Basketball capturing both conference titles and only the second NCAA Tournament berth in school history, our programs have risen to new heights. Rifle extended its dominance with a fifth-straight league crown and another NCAA appearance, Tennis added a conference title, and Men's Golf and Women's Track & Field were represented on the national stage. We also welcomed new Men's Basketball Head Coach Ryan Miller, who has already made a strong early impact with a talented staff and an exciting roster of new student-athletes.
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Amid these accomplishments, college athletics is entering a transformational era. On July 1, 2025, the House v. NCAA settlement will officially take effect, creating a new national model that directly impacts all Division I programs—including ours.
Â
What This Means for Murray State:
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Revenue Sharing Implementation
Murray State will participate in the new revenue-sharing structure beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. Our focus remains on building a program that can consistently compete for and win championships. Oversight and compliance will be managed through CAPS (Cap Management System), led by LBI—the same group that supports professional leagues.
Â
Transition to Roster Limits
The current scholarship model will be replaced by sport-specific roster limits. While some current roster sizes will be grandfathered in, this change may impact overall participation. We are working closely with our coaches to manage this transition thoughtfully.
Â
NIL Oversight Through "NIL Go"
All third-party NIL agreements valued at $600 or more will require pre-approval through a new national clearinghouse, NIL Go, managed by Deloitte. This system ensures legitimacy by reviewing each agreement's purpose, activity, and funding. We're partnering with the Blue & Gold Standard to help our student-athletes navigate this process and continue building strong NIL opportunities across all programs.
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These historic shifts are significant, but they also present a powerful opportunity. We're embracing the future with clarity, preparation, and confidence with determination to maintain our edge in the Missouri Valley Conference and on the national stage.
Â
TOGETHER, we're building something remarkable. Thank you for standing with us as we elevate Murray State Athletics in this new chapter.
Â
Go Racers!
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Nico Yantko
Director of Athletics
Murray State University
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