President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at reshaping key rules governing NCAA athletes, including how long they can compete and how often they can change schools.
According to the order, the policy is intended to limit college athletes to a five-year playing window. It also seeks to restrict how frequently athletes are allowed to transfer between schools.
What the order addresses
The executive order centers on two major areas that have been at the forefront of college sports discussions: eligibility timelines and transfer movement. The five-year window would set a defined period for an athlete’s playing career, while the transfer limitation would place boundaries on the number of times an athlete can switch programs.
No additional details were provided in the announcement beyond the stated goals of the order.