Donald Trump signs NIL executive order: Crackdown on pay-for-play in college sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 24, 2025, aiming to regulate name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in college sports. The order bans third-party "pay-for-play" payments while allowing fair endorsements. It also mandates increased scholarship support for women’s and non-revenue sports at wealthier athletic departments, addressing concerns about competitive balance.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 24, 2025, aiming to regulate name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in college sports. The order bans third-party "pay-for-play" payments while allowing fair endorsements. It also mandates increased scholarship support for women’s and non-revenue sports at wealthier athletic departments, addressing concerns about competitive balance.
