June 24, 2025

Texas A&M University Introduces Major Changes to Athletics Programs

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Texas A&M University is poised to revolutionize its athletics programs following the House v. NCAA settlement, which allows universities to directly compensate student-athletes. Athletic Director Trev Alberts plans to increase athletic scholarships significantly, from 255 to 410, and introduce revenue-sharing opportunities, enabling the university to share up to $20 million with student-athletes in six sports. This adjustment aims to improve competitiveness and recruitment while balancing financial sustainability and academic success within the athletics department.

College Station, Texas – Texas A&M University is set to make significant changes to its athletics programs following the recent House v. NCAA settlement, which allows universities to directly pay student-athletes through revenue-sharing agreements. Athletic Director Trev Alberts has outlined plans to increase scholarships and revenue-sharing opportunities that aim to enhance the university’s standing in collegiate sports.

The settlement, approved on June 6, establishes a framework for schools to distribute funds equitably among student-athletes, enabling Texas A&M to raise its athletic scholarships from 255 to 410. This adjustment will allow the sports program to potentially fund nearly every available roster position across its athletic teams.

As part of this new revenue-sharing model, the athletics department at Texas A&M can now share up to $20 million annually with student-athletes, covering six sports initially: football, baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball. This shift is expected to create a more competitive atmosphere and enhance recruitment for the Aggies.

In addition to financial changes, the university also emphasizes the importance of academic success, with plans to publicize team GPAs alongside financial details. Alberts indicated a need to modernize the approach to college athletics while balancing the tradition associated with the sports programs at Texas A&M.

Despite the optimism surrounding the financial changes, challenges loom ahead regarding how the funds will be allocated across different teams and the implications of the transfer portal on recruiting. Texas A&M anticipates a financial adjustment, planning to cut its athletics budget by nearly $10 million to accommodate the scholarship and revenue-sharing requirements.

In response to these changes, the athletics department is expected to reduce staff presence and create a new position focused entirely on managing the implications of the House v. NCAA settlement. The settlement stems from a class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 which mandated universities to share revenue with athletes, allowing for a more equitable environment in college athletics.

Looking ahead, Texas A&M will be required to pay athletes $20.5 million from their revenue-sharing agreements starting in the 2025-26 season. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has also mandated that all member schools must pledge to increase their athletics scholarships by $2.5 million as part of their revenue-sharing agreements.

As part of the expansion of roster sizes, Texas A&M will see significant changes: football rosters will increase from 85 to 105, baseball from 11.7 to 34, softball from 12 to 25, and volleyball from 12 to 18. These increases are intended to provide more opportunities for athletes and foster a greater competitive spirit in each sport.

Financial sustainability remains a priority for Texas A&M’s athletics department. With the assistance of the accounting firm Deloitte, the university expects to achieve savings of around $8.8 million through expense optimization. Additionally, Texas A&M has successfully secured $17.5 million in new revenue sources through various agreements, further supporting its financial goals.

Alberts underscored the importance of third-party fair market value deals regarding athletes’ Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), which play a crucial role in recruitment amid the ongoing changes in collegiate athletics. Nonetheless, numerous critical questions remain regarding player contracts, compliance, and the long-term effects of these developments on the future of college sports.

Despite the uncertainties and challenges ahead, Alberts remains hopeful about Texas A&M’s capacity to excel in this evolving landscape of college athletics. The focus on innovation, sustainability, and increased support for student-athletes underscores the university’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of the changes within collegiate sports.

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