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College Athletic Directors Push for Player Bargaining Rights

12/12/2025

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College athletic directors are considering collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) for players, despite NCAA opposition and Congress's failure to pass protective legislation.
At a Las Vegas forum, frustration over instability grew.
Ross Bjork, Ohio State University's athletic director, advocates giving athletes a stronger voice.
Pushback from state attorneys general against the College Sports Commission's guidelines deters signings.
Rising costs and potential antitrust lawsuits push athletic directors to seek new revenue.

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Story summary

College athletic directors are considering collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) for players, despite NCAA opposition and Congress's failure to pass protective legislation.
At a Las Vegas forum, frustration over instability grew.
Ross Bjork, Ohio State University's athletic director, advocates giving athletes a stronger voice.
Pushback from state attorneys general against the College Sports Commission's guidelines deters signings.
Rising costs and potential antitrust lawsuits push athletic directors to seek new revenue.