Overview
- Speaking on ESPN’s College GameDay, Nick Saban urged creation of a single commissioner over all conferences plus a competition committee to set uniform rules.
- Saban described the current landscape shaped by NIL, free transfers and realignment as lacking clear authority and bordering on “a little bit of anarchy.”
- He argued the College Football Playoff’s popularity has camouflaged deeper governance problems in the sport.
- Nebraska coach Matt Rhule publicly endorsed the idea and said Saban would be a strong choice for the role during his Dec. 11 podcast.
- James Franklin previously advocated for a commissioner and called Saban the obvious candidate, while no NCAA or conference body has moved to establish such an office.