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Nick Saban Calls for Antitrust Exemption in College Football

1/2/2026

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Nick Saban, a former college football coach, said on Pat McAfee’s show that college football needs an antitrust exemption to address its issues.
He criticized the NCAA’s structure for restricting player compensation and freedom.
Saban proposed a nationwide union to manage player rights, similar to the NFL’s system.
He stated that college football is not in crisis, despite claims to the contrary.

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Nick Saban, a former college football coach, said on Pat McAfee’s show that college football needs an antitrust exemption to address its issues.
He criticized the NCAA’s structure for restricting player compensation and freedom.
Saban proposed a nationwide union to manage player rights, similar to the NFL’s system.
He stated that college football is not in crisis, despite claims to the contrary.