On June 6th, Judge Claudia Wilken approved a deal between the NCAA, its most powerful conferences, and lawyers representing all Division I athletes. Paving the way for schools to pay players directly for the first time. This landmark moment seems poised to change the landscape of college athletics, especially NCAA football. Rece Davis and Pete Thamel breakdown what we know right now, what the hurdles in the road could be, and discuss whether or not coaches and administrators will be able to follow the rules, now that the rules are clear. Then LSU head coach Brian Kelly joins the show for an exclusive sit down with the College GameDay podcast.

00:00:00 - Judge OK’s $2.8 billion dollar settlement

00:06:22 - Now that the rules are clear, will coaches play fair?

00:18:50 - Brian Kelly joins the show

00:25:03 - Brian Kelly on season opener at Clemson

00:28:15 - Harold Perkins and Whit Weeks health updates

00:31:17 - Garrett Nussmeier season expectations

00:34:42 - Garrett Nussmeier NFL Draft prospect

00:36:54 - How good is the LSU supporting cast on offense

00:39:12 - Brian Kelly on adjusting to LSU

00:42:20 - Brian Kelly on CFP seeding

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