Donald Trump's executive order to "Save College Sports" has landed with little enthusiasm among college football power brokers.
The order aims to direct federal agencies to improve collegiate rules on transferring, eligibility, and pay-for-play while warning schools of losing federal grants if they don't comply. It proposes significant changes, such as a five-for-five eligibility model and limiting players to one transfer without penalty as underclassmen. Despite these ambitious goals, many insiders believe the order lacks enforceability and is unlikely to create real change.
Many in the industry view it as a mere collection of recommendations rather than a binding set of rules. There are concerns about how it will withstand legal challenges, especially since previous attempts at similar reforms have been overturned in court. While some see it as a possible catalyst for more structured legislation, optimism remains low.
