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A federal judge just signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions. One answered question is whether the state of Alabama will challenge it.

The co lead-counsel in a $3 billion dollar settlement plan with the NCAA over name, image, and likeness deals for college student athletes took direct aim at former Alabama football coach Nick Saban. Steve Berman says he thinks an updated agreement with the NCAA will solve the judge's concerns over roster limits that have delayed the settlement's approval

The dust is barely settled on the college mens basketball season and now Alabama football is back in the limelight. The Crimson Tide’s modified spring scrimmage known as A-Day is this Saturday. It’s a practice session now instead of a full-blown game. While Alabama fans line up to watch this weekend’s modified A-Day game, the gears are turning on what may be a changing landscape in college athletics.

Sports Minded host Brittany Young and guest/former Mississippi State women's basketball teammate Candace Foster discuss Candace's journey: earning a scholarship as a preferred walk-on at MSU, coaching challenges, and the evolution of NIL. They also give a preview of SEC women's and men's basketball ahead of conference play beginning in January.