Trump Signs Order to Cap College Athletes at 5 Years, Limit Transfers
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that caps college athletes' eligibility at five years and tightens transfer rules. The order expands the NCAA's authority and threatens to cut federal funding from schools that don't comply.
President Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at what he calls "urgent national action to save college sports." The order caps student athletes' eligibility at five years and restricts how easily they can transfer between schools.
The move targets the rapid changes in college athletics since players started getting paid millions of dollars through name, image and likeness (NIL) deals. Many athletes now transfer schools multiple times, creating instability for teams and fans.
The order expands the NCAA's power to regulate college sports and directs the governing body to update its guidelines. Schools that don't follow the new rules could lose federal funding, according to the order.
Trump called the current system broken, with spiraling costs and constant player movement disrupting traditional college sports. The order also aims to regulate NIL collectives - groups that pool money to pay athletes.
The changes would mark the federal government's biggest intervention in college sports regulation in decades.
College sports have become chaotic as players now transfer schools frequently and earn millions in pay deals. The changes could affect which teams your favorite athletes play for and how long they stay in college.
The NCAA must update its guidelines to comply with Trump's order. Schools will need to adjust their transfer and eligibility policies or risk losing federal funds.
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