Overview
- In an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, President Trump warned colleges could go out of business without strict limits on athlete compensation.
- He cited reports of quarterbacks receiving $12 million to $14 million and predicted NFL-style payrolls if unchecked.
- Trump said universities are dropping so-called lesser sports, calling the cuts a blow to traditional Olympic development pathways.
- He floated retired Alabama coach Nick Saban to help design a cap framework for college athletics.
- His remarks come as a court settlement now permits direct school payments under an estimated $20.5 million annual cap projected to grow, and as he signals support for the GOP SCORE Act over Democrats’ SAFE Act.