Does the NCAA need to handle eligibility controversy? (2:49)The “College GameDay” crew discusses the potential ramifications of allowing former college players to return to college basketball. (2:49)
Heather DinichFeb 26, 2026, 09:21 PM ETMultiple Authors
President Trump will chair the group, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and New York Yankees president Randy Levine are listed as vice chairs, according to a source who provided a list of 35 people who received invitations. The list also includes:
“It’s people who could be involved in helping shape the future of college athletics and some of the solutions and strategies to structuring the athletic world going forward,” said one source who plans to attend. “It’s so preliminary, it’s hard to say anything with any sort of specificity because there hasn’t been anything provided to us in writing of that sort yet.”
Leaders throughout college athletics have also been meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill for years to rally support for legislation to help regulate NIL. Despite Trump’s outspoken support and multiple politicians taking stances on issues such as athlete employment, the NCAA has been unable to get a bill to the floor for a vote.
Does the NCAA need to handle eligibility controversy? (2:49)The “College GameDay” crew discusses the potential ramifications of allowing former college players to return to college basketball. (2:49)
The “College GameDay” crew discusses the potential ramifications of allowing former college players to return to college basketball. (2:49)
Former college athletes, including Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Florida State basketball and football player Charlie Ward
The list also includes current university presidents and chancellors.
Heather DinichFeb 26, 2026, 09:21 PM ETMultiple Authors
Former college football coaches Nick Saban, Mack Brown and Urban Meyer
Former secretary of state and College Football Playoff selection committee member Condoleezza Rice
Several athletic directors, including Notre Dame’s Pete Bevacqua