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Plans for presidential commission on college sports paused, per report
By Andrew Olson
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After weeks of headlines, plans for a presidential commission on college sports have reportedly been put on hold.
The latest development comes from college football insider Ross Dellenger. A Congressional source informed Dellenger of the White House’s decision to pause plans for a commission. Dellenger noted that the pause could potentially allow for the legislative process to address college sports’ current issues.
Talk of the commission’s formation began after President Donald Trump met with Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa, where both spoke at Alabama’s spring commencement. Saban had been mentioned as a possible co-chair before publicly questioning the need for a commission, while still offering his services as a consultant.
It is unclear how long the pause will extend, except to potentially give five U.S. senators, led by Ted Cruz and Cory Booker, more time to possibly reach an agreement on federal legislation. The senators have met multiple times over the the last four months but hurdles remain.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) May 22, 2025
Saban has spoken several times publicly against the formation of a commission, describing it as unnecessary and instead directing officials to strike a deal via Congressional legislation.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) May 22, 2025
Officials in the SEC and Big Ten privately held concerns over the commission’s concepts.
The commission was to be led by Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
