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You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. A project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Home About About The Knight Commission Bios Impact Resources Commission Reports and Official Recommendations Commission Research and White Papers Finances of College Sports College Athletics Financial Information (CAFI) Database Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Resources “Transforming the NCAA D-I Model” Resources Grants and Challenge Awards Endorsements External Resources Photos News All News Endorsements Media Coverage Meetings and Events Published Op-Eds Releases and Statements Twitter LinkedIn Report Achieving Racial Equity in College Sports Read our newest report and recommendations Read Press Release KNIGHT COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENTS Dr. Wayne Frederick, Jessica Mendoza and Gloria Nevarez Read Here Op-Ed NCAA championships spotlight deep unfairness of college basketball and football funding Knight Co-Chair Len Elmore's op-ed in USA Today on problems with NCAA revenue distribution Read Here Database NCAA DI College Sports Finances and College Athletics Financial Information (CAFI) Database Financial database on academic and athletics spending trends and figures for "Where the Money Comes From" and "Where the Money Goes" in college sports. Explore here Previous Next Mailing List Sign Up Sign Up for Our Mailing List: * Current Initiatives Achieving Racial Equity in College Sports Transforming the NCAA D-I Model: Recommendations for Change Video and Principles on New Name, Image and Likeness Rules Our Impact The Knight Commission has a legacy of leading reforms that strengthen the educational mission of college sports. Improved graduation success of student-athletes 88% More than 88% of college athletes receive degrees. Championships eligibility tied to academic standards 50% At least 50% of a team’s players must be on track to graduate in order for the team to be eligible for postseason championships. Financial incentives tied to academic success $1.1 BN Between 2019 and 2032, more than $1.1 billion will be rewarded to institutions for the academic and graduation success of their teams. More about our impact Releases and Statements It’s Time for a Racial Reckoning in College Sports: Knight Commission Releases Plan to Create Racial Equity for Black College Athletes May 12, 2021 KNIGHT COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENTS OF DR. WAYNE FREDERICK, JESSICA MENDOZA AND GLORIA NEVAREZ May 4, 2021 Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Responds to NCAA President Mark Emmert’s Remarks on Division I Reform January 15, 2021 Knight Commission Recommends a New Governing Structure for the Sport of FBS Football December 3, 2020 Knight Commission to Announce Major Recommendations to Transform the NCAA Division I Model November 12, 2020 ALL RELEASES AND STATEMENTS Media Coverage Bloomberg Quicktake: Why These Money-Making Athletes Are Paid Nothing April 8, 2021 NCAA championships spotlight deep unfairness of college basketball and football funding April 5, 2021 Financial Times: Pandemic Threatens Lucrative US College Football Tradition December 31, 2020 Sports Business Journal: Knight Commission’s Len Elmore Defends Case for FBS Separation December 11, 2020 Axios Sports: Proposal to Split FBS from NCAA December 4, 2020 ALL MEDIA COVERAGE About the Commission The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics was formed by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in October 1989 to promote reforms that support and strengthen the educational mission of college sports. Over the years, the NCAA has adopted a number of the Commission’s recommendations, such as establishing an academic threshold for postseason eligibility, including academic incentives in the NCAA revenue distributions and reducing athletic time demands. More Mailing List Sign Up Sign Up for Our Mailing List: * Funded by Footer Menu Privacy Policy Contact Copyright Text © 1991 – Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. All rights reserved....