The attorney who negotiated the $2.8 billion legal settlement for the NCAA says thousands of former athletes due to receive damages could have to wait months or maybe more than a year to get paid while appeals play out.

San Jose State’s volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about participation in women's sports.

Colorado State coach Emily Kohan said her team will take the floor against San Jose State in the Mountain West volleyball championship rather than become the latest team to forfeit to the Spartans.

San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.

Boise State advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament by beating Utah State on Wednesday night.

A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women’s volleyball team will be faced with another decision whether to play the school, this time in the Mountain West Conference semifinals with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line.

The Western Michigan Broncos are hosting the San Jose State Spartans on Saturday afternoon in Kalamazoo.

HONOLULU The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are battling the San Jose State Spartans at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. TV: Spectrum Sports at 11 p.m. SaturdayHOT: Spartans are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. HOT: Spartans are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. COLD: Rainbow Warriors are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. COLD: Rainbow Warriors are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0.

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II #16 of the Washington State Cougars looks to pass against the San Jose State Spartans in the second half at Martin Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeated San Jose StateHOUSTON - Washington State's offense is in midseason form already with 117 points through two games. Washington State forced four turnovers against Northern Colorado, while Jahad Woods led the team with 10 tackles (seven solo). The teams have not met since Washington State captured the 1988 Aloha Bowl with a narrow win over Houston. PREDICTION: Washington State 42, Houston 37More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II #16 of the Washington State Cougars looks to pass against the San Jose State Spartans in the second half at Martin Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeated San Jose StatePULLMAN, Wash. - Anthony Gordon looks like he will be able to thrive in coach Mike Leach's Washington State offense. The senior quarterback strives to follow up a memorable first college start when the 21st-ranked Cougars host Northern Colorado on Saturday. Washington State, which has never faced Northern Colorado, has won 14 of its past 15 home games. PREDICTION: Washington State 66, Northern Colorado 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II #16 of the Washington State Cougars looks to pass against the San Jose State Spartans in the second half at Martin Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeated San Jose State

Kyle Sweet #17 of the Washington State Cougars moves the ball against the San Jose State Spartans in the first half at Martin Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeated San Jose State 31-0.