Overview

• Steve Berman, representing plaintiffs in the NCAA antitrust lawsuit, condemned Nick Saban and President Trump for discussing a potential executive order on NIL regulation.
• Berman argued that college athletes are already thriving under existing NIL frameworks and do not require federal intervention.
• The $2.8 billion House settlement, still awaiting final approval, would reshape athlete compensation and allow schools to allocate up to $20.5 million annually for NIL deals.
• Nick Saban, who previously opposed NIL payments, reportedly seeks reforms to standardize regulations, while Trump has tasked advisers with exploring possible executive actions.
• Judge Claudia Wilken has delayed approval of the settlement to address concerns over roster-limit provisions, with a revised filing deadline set for May 7.