The Southwestern Athletic Conference concluded its Annual Spring Meetings last Friday and Saturday.
Most notable of the key topics discussed by SWAC membership administrators was the recent House v. NCAA settlement. The landmark agreement allows for institutions to make direct payments stemming primarily from NIL activities; it also sets aside $2.8 billion to retroactively compensate athletes who competed from 2016-2024. Under the ruling, all non orginal Power 5 ( SEC, ACC, Big XII, Big 10, and PAC-12) conferences have the choice to opt in or out in this new revenue sharing model.
The SWAC member institutions unanimously elected to opt-in to the House Settlement. The conference also decided that no caps will be placed on scholarships in any sports in which it currently sponsors.
This is undoubtedly a significant moment for the Southwestern Athletic Conference and our twelve member institutions,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland.
“As we move forward into a new era of intercollegiate athletics the Southwestern Athletic Conference remains steadfast in our commitment to provide our membership with the resources needed to positively impact our student-athletes academically and athletically.”
