OMAHA, Neb. —

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A federal judge cleared the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as July.

U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken approved the final proposal that had been hung up on roster limits.

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The sweeping terms of the so-called House settlement include approval for each school to share up to $20.5 million with athletes over the next year and $2.7 billion that will be paid to thousands of former players who were barred from that revenue for years.

Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen released a statement following the decision.

“Today’s decision in the House case represents the latest step in the ongoing evolution of college athletics. Nebraska has spent the past year planning for this resolution and the en

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