College Sports Commission

The College Sports Commission is the body created by the power conferences to enforce the House settlement’s rules. It launched alongside revenue sharing on July 1, 2025 and operates separately from the NCAA. It is led by chief executive Bryan Seeley, formerly head of investigations at Major League Baseball.

Q. What does it enforce?

The revenue-sharing cap, third-party NIL rules, and payments from associated entities and individuals. Traditional infractions, recruiting violations, academic misconduct, extra benefits, remain with the NCAA.

Q. How does it work?

It operates the NIL Go clearinghouse, reviews third-party deals, investigates suspected violations and imposes penalties. The chief executive holds sole authority to prescribe penalties, rather than a committee.

Q. Can its decisions be appealed?

Yes. Schools and athletes may contest a decision through neutral arbitration, and that outcome is final and binding.

Q. What binds schools to it?

A participation agreement, signed as a condition of opting into the settlement.

Q. Is it the same as the NCAA?

No, different body, different authority, different rulebook. Both operate at the same time, which is a genuine source of confusion for compliance staff.