Is ‘Saving College Sports’ Truly Saving College Sports?

A Review of the Latest Executive Order Aimed at College Sports and the Latest Decisions in Retroactive NIL Compensation Lawsuits. By Adam R. Bialek and Dara S. Elpren* On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled, “Saving College Sports,” the stated purpose of which is to “protect student athletes and collegiate athletic scholarships and opportunities, including in Olympic and non-revenue programs, and the unique American institution of college sports.”