Numerous Appeals Challenge House Settlement

In the wake of the landmark June 6, 2025, House v. NCAA settlement, several groups have initiated appeals challenging the Settlement's terms, asserting Title IX, antitrust, and other related issues.

Title IX and Antitrust Challenges
Three groups of female student-athletes appealed the district court-approved Settlement on grounds that the Settlement violates Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the Higher Education Act. Title IX forbids colleges and universities from excluding students from participating in programs, denying them benefits, or subjecting them to discrimination based on sex.

One group challenges the backpay damage calculations under the Settlement agreement as imbalanced, alleging that the calculated damages vastly favor male student-athletes over female student-athletes, in violation of the law.