Report: Saban expected to co-chair Trump's commission on college sports

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban is expected to co-chair President Donald Trump's commission on college sports, a source told Sam Khan Jr. of The Athletic.

The commission would examine issues surrounding college sports, including NIL payments, conference alignment, and more, Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reports.

Trump is also considering an executive order to scrutinize NIL that could involve Saban, according to Josh Dawsey, Rachel Bachman, and Laine Higgins of the Wall Street Journal. Saban and Trump met late last week as the ex-Crimson Tide coach delivered a commencement speech at Alabama.

The potential commission and executive order are being discussed as the House v. NCAA settlement is expected to be entering its final stages.

Saban spent 28 seasons as an NCAA head coach, 17 of which were spent with Alabama. The 73-year-old amassed a 297-71-1 record with Toledo, Michigan State, LSU, and the Crimson Tide. He also won seven national championships.

Texas Tech board chair Cody Campbell is also expected to lead the commission, sources told Dellenger. Campbell's previous business ventures include selling an oil gas company for $4.1 billion, according to On3's Pete Nakos.