The key argument is recruits being disallowed access to information in a free market including booster-originated NIL deals (which are allowed once the student is committtd and enrolled) is restraint of trade and violates anti-trust law. TRO issued because judge allowed the plaintiffs proved harm.


Statements by a fifth-year senior and Tennessee coach Josh Heupel sounded directly related to establishing harm and judge issued TRO as a result.

Let the tearing of sackcloth and pouring of ashes on those selling highly restrictive forced amateurism in the name of fair competition (but commercial restraint to the benefit of NCAA member institutions) begin. Along with requisite wailing and gnashing of teeth…

Per filing, NCAA has reached a settlement in the suit brought by Tennessee/others that resulted in an injunction preventing NCAA from enforcing rules around booster-athlete negotiations.

Tho injunction will continue, it will not interfere with completion of the House settlement.

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 31, 2025

The case has settled, the NCAA agrees that it has no power to enforce any NIL restrictions.



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NEW: The NCAA has reached a settlement agreement in its NIL lawsuit with Tennessee💰

This will permanently allow NIL collectives to negotiate deals with high school and transfer portal recruits before commitments.https://t.co/03IKEQttiK pic.twitter.com/hb3vQzWccy

— On3 (@On3sports) January 31, 2025

Thanks!!!