An Executive Order Won't Save College Sports. Here's What Might.

Every Power 4 commissioner praised this executive order within hours of its signing. That should tell you everything you need to know about who it protects.

THE HEADLINE VS. THE REALITY

On April 3, 2026, hours before the women’s Final Four tipped off, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Urgent National Action to Save College Sports.” The timing was either brilliant symbolism or pure coincidence. Either way, the substance deserves a harder look than the cheerleading it received.

Here is what the …