In the shifting sands of college athletics, North Dakota State is playing it cool—or cautious. Athletic director Matt Larsen announced that the school is “99.9%” sure it won’t opt into a new financial model introduced by the NCAA settlement, at least for now. For smaller schools like North Dakota State, opting in requires juggling a hefty $20.5 million in revenue sharing to compensate athletes, which could lead to tough roster cuts. Larsen prefers to see how other institutions respond before making a decisive move.
Get the full story on how NDSU is navigating the new world of collegiate athletics from Jeff Kolpack with Inforum.com.
