Terrelle Pryor NIL Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Judge in Major NCAA Case
A federal judge has dismissed Terrelle Pryor’s NIL lawsuit against the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, Ohio State University, and Learfield Communications, marking a pivotal development in the debate over college athlete compensation.
According to court documents, Chief U.S. District Judge Sarah D. Morrison ruled to dismiss the case on the basis of timing and immunity. The court determined that Pryor’s claims, which alleged antitrust violations and unjust enrichment, were filed beyond the four-year statute of limitations and that Ohio State is shielded by sovereign immunity.
Pryor, who starred as a quarterback for the Buckeyes between 2008 and 2010, claimed the defendants profited from his name, image, and likeness (NIL) through commercial broadcasts and advertising—without his consent or compensation.
While the judge acknowledged Pryor’s potential standing under antitrust laws, she concluded the case lacked timely filing and legal weight. This ruling follows a similar lawsuit dismissed earlier this year in New York.
In a statement, the NCAA welcomed the court’s decision, saying:
“The court definitively examined and dismissed the antitrust and unjust enrichment claims, finding them untimely. We hope additional copycat cases will reach the same conclusion.”
Since 2021, new NCAA rules allow current college athletes to profit from NIL deals. Under the House v. NCAA settlement, $2.8 billion will be allocated to athletes denied earnings starting in 2016. Because Terrelle Pryor’s college career ended in 2010, he does not qualify for this compensation.
Pryor has yet to announce whether he plans to appeal the ruling.
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