Is the University of Akron paying Zips athletes? With the approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement, NCAA Division I institutions are permitted to provide additional benefits to student-athletes.

With colleges allowed to directly pay athletes for NIL beginning July 1, the University of Akron has unveiled its Competitive Excellence Fund.

With colleges allowed to directly pay athletes for NIL beginning July 1, the University of Akron has unveiled its Competitive Excellence Fund.