The University of California and the California State University are paying their athletes directly 

CalMatters filed requests for records in September and October 2025. Universities responded with varying amounts of information, and the data encompasses various time frames. San Jose State said its payment records are housed with the Mountain West Conference. UC Davis did not make any payments in the 2025-26 school year but said it will in the future.
Chart: Adam EchelmanSource: Public records obtained by CalMatters