Trump rolls out a bipartisan bid to reshape college sports, roping in Nick Saban

President Trump is aggressively pushing the Senate’s bipartisan college sports bill, enlisting Nick Saban and other sports figures to persuade undecided lawmakers as the effort seeks a mid-September vote. The legislation would establish a national framework for college athletic deals (without deciding if student‑athletes are employees) and aims to bridge bipartisan gaps, though it faces skepticism from some Democrats and Republican concerns over realignment and athletes’ rights. If it passes, it could become a major bipartisan achievement and reshape the college-sports landscape.