President Donald Trump is set to host a roundtable discussion focused on the issues currently facing college athletics, according to multiple sources familiar with the event. As of Monday, March 2nd, the college sports roundtable remains on the schedule, although sources cautioned that the odds of it taking place this week are “50-50 at best.”
The event is expected to feature several high-profile names from across the sports landscape, including former Alabama head coach Nick Saban, golf legend Tiger Woods, former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, and Texas Tech Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell, among others.
While the full agenda has not been publicly released, the roundtable is expected to center on major topics reshaping the college sports landscape, including NIL regulations, the transfer portal, athlete compensation models, conference realignment, and potential federal involvement in governance and oversight. With lawsuits, state laws and NCAA reform efforts all intersecting, college athletics continues to operate in an unprecedented era of structural change.
Saban, who retired following the 2023 season, has been an outspoken voice on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on roster management and competitive balance. Tebow has also weighed in publicly on athlete compensation and the broader cultural implications for college football. Woods’ inclusion suggests the conversation could extend beyond football into Olympic and non-revenue sports, particularly as schools navigate Title IX implications and revenue distribution questions.
Campbell’s presence adds a direct Big 12 connection to the discussion, as Texas Tech continues to position itself aggressively in the NIL space and broader athlete investment strategy. The evolving landscape has been particularly impactful at conferences like the Big 12, where member institutions are balancing competitiveness with financial sustainability amid rapid change.
As of now, the roundtable remains scheduled, but sources indicate logistical considerations could ultimately push the event to a later date. Whether it happens this week or in the near future, the gathering underscores the growing national and political attention surrounding the future of college athletics.
