The new age of college athletics will begin, and the traditional amateurism model is no more.
Starting on July 1, schools can begin paying players directly as part of the new revenue-sharing agreement, following the House v. NCAA settlement, which California Judge Claudia Wilken approved on Friday.
What could all of this mean, and how does it affect Florida State athletics?
As part of a power-four conference in the ACC, the Seminoles will be permitted (not required) to share revenue with their athletes.
The cap is estimated to be $20.5 million, and $ 2.5 million of that figure will be allocated to scholarship funds. Football will have at least 75 percent of the wager, men’s basketball will have less than 15 percent, and women’s basketball, along with the rest of the athletics, will have about five percent or less.
What Michael Alford said about the House settlement
Michael Alford, FSU’s vice president and director of athletics, is on board with the new age of college athletics.
On Saturday, he posted a statement on his X page, showing support for the changes made. He looks forward to partnering with student athletes on revenue shares and the expansion of scholarships.
While this marks a significant moment in the continuing evolution of collegiate athletics, we have been preparing for this over the last several years. The House settlement provides a valuable structure for all of us going forward and enables us to expand our scholarship…
— Michael Alford (@SeminoleAlford) June 7, 2025
“While this marks a significant moment in the continuing evolution of collegiate athletics, we have been preparing for this over the last several years,” Alford stated.
“The House settlement provides a valuable structure for all of us going forward and enables us to expand our scholarship offering through the revenue sharing model, and we are excited and ready for the opportunity to work closely with our student-athletes to enhance their brands. Our top priorities haven’t changed – providing an unparalleled student-athlete experience while providing the resources to compete at an elite level in all our sports. Florida State is one of the nation’s elite brands, and we intend to remain at the forefront in this new era.”
How the House settlement impacts Florida State football
During spring, FSU football coach Mike Norvell briefly spoke about the settlement and preparing for the roster limitation, as well as the flexibility that comes with it, particularly regarding the grandfathering of players.
“There are so many dynamics that are still up in the air with the potential roster, grandfather,” Norvell said.
“What’s that going to look like? We’ve kind of went into it with the approach of the 105, but understanding that there’s going to be some flexibility.”
Currently, FSU has a total of 108 players on its roster, which includes incoming freshmen and transfers. While it exceeded the roster limit, the settlement allows a program to grandfather players in to finish out the remainder of their eligibility, for the time being.
What will be the roster structure for FSU athletics
| FSU Athletics | 2025 Roster Limits | Previously |
| Football | 105 | 85 |
| Men’s basketball | 15 | 13 |
| Baseball | 34 | 11-12 |
| Women’s basketball | 15 | 15 |
| Softball | 25 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 18 | 12 |
| Men’s cross country | 17 | 5 |
| Women’s cross country | 17 | 6 |
| Beach volleyball | 19 | 6 |
| Men’s track and field | 45 | 12-13 |
| Women’s track and field | 45 | 18 |
| Men’s golf | 9 | 5 |
| Women’s golf | 9 | 6 |
| Men’s tennis | 10 | 5 |
| Women’s tennis | 10 | 8 |
| Soccer | 28 | 12 |
| Men’s swimming and diving | 30 | 10 |
| Women’s swimming and diving | 30 | 14 |
| Women’s lacrosse | 38 | 12 |
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida State athletics will be impacted by House settlement