Nick Saban, the legendary coach, is set to take on a new role. He will be co-leading a group focused on college football. This group will tackle some big issues in college sports.  These include the transfer portal, how boosters support athletes, and the employment of college athletes.  This is not the first time Saban has been involved in such discussions.  He met with President Trump to talk about changes to name, image, and likeness rules.  This is a hot topic in college sports right now.

The group will also look at Title IX, which is about fairness in sports for women.  It's a big deal because it affects how schools handle sports programs for both men and women.  The group's work could lead to some major changes in how college sports operate.  This could impact athletes, schools, and fans alike.

President Trump has been involved in this too.  He recently visited the University of Alabama and even gave a speech at their graduation.  He's also thinking about an executive order.  This order would make it harder for schools to give athletes deals based on their name, image, and likeness.  But even if he signs it, Congress would still need to get involved.

Another big name in this mix is Cody Campbell.  He is a businessman from Texas.  Campbell is the head of a group that supports athletes at Texas Tech.  He will also be co-leading the group with Saban.

Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama has also been part of these talks.  He used to coach at several schools, including Ole Miss and Auburn.  He thinks college football is important to America.  He wants to make sure the rules are fair for everyone.

Saban might have retired from coaching, but he's still a big deal in college football.  He won seven national championships.  After stepping away from Alabama, he started working as an analyst on ESPN's "College GameDay. "  He also has an office at Alabama's stadium and helps out with the Crimson Tide's athletics.

All of this shows that big changes could be coming to college football.  It's important to pay attention to these discussions.  They could shape the future of the sport.  The group's work could lead to a more fair and balanced system for athletes.  But it could also bring new challenges and controversies.

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