The "Fair Pay to Play" Act signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom last week will likely change the way the NCAA operates, but no one really knows how.
The law allows athletes in the state to receive compensation for their name, image or likeness while also giving athletes the ability to hire agents. Money could be earned through several avenues, including apparel endorsements, endorsing businesses or products and autograph sessions at a local business.
Several lawmakers from other states have proposed similar plans.
"I thought it was inevitable something like that would happen," CBS Sports Network national recruiting analyst Tom Lemming said.