The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement is being touted as a path to stability for college sports, clearing the way for schools to pay their athletes within certain parameters.

The NCAA's 119-year amateurism model died Friday with a judge's pen as the landmark House v. NCAA antitrust settlement received final approval, opening the door for millions of dollars to be shared between schools and players for the first time.

A Judge approved the NCAA House Settlement this week that paves the way for revenue sharing directly with college athletes.