Since the talk about the Presidential Commission on College Sports (PCCS/CFC) emerged, there have been several rumors, concerns, and opinions from fans, programs, and analysts. In a surprising twist, on May 22, 2025, college sports lovers were greeted with the announcement that President Donald Trump had paused the Presidential Commission on College Sports indefinitely. But a Texas billionaire is not giving up!
Texas Tech Booster Cody Campbell Reportedly Keeping CFC Momentum Alive Despite Trump’s Pause
Moments after the announcement, fans thought the indefinite pause was the end of the CFC. Reports have shown that Texas Tech booster and billionaire Cody Campbell will continue working behind the scenes to prepare for the time when the presidential commission is ready to move forward. Many college sports fans are not new to Cody Campbell.
He is a founding member of the Texas Tech Matador Club. Campbell and Nick Saban were expected to co-chair the Trump administration’s commission on college football. Campbell believes this pause is temporary and will continue working to maintain the momentum until CFC returns.
There are several reasons for the pause of Donald Trump’s college sports commission. While it was aimed at addressing major issues like NIL compensation, transfer portal movement, and athletes’ employment status, there was significant pushback from the Big Ten and SEC.
Saban, who was also expected to co-chair the commission, said he does not think such a commission is necessary. Another important figure who contributed to the pause was Senator Ted Cruz. He is already pushing a bill to regulate college athletics by creating a national standard for college sports. Thus, the pause of CFC can go both ways. Now is the time for the big players to make their impact known.
With the announcement of the CFC pause, the attention will now shift to Congress. Fans and analysts hope Congress will deliver regulations that will benefit college sports. Even if the CFC pause becomes permanent, it is clear that authorities must address the crucial issues in college sports.
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While many have given up on CFC, Cody Campbell is committed to keeping hope alive. He loves and has invested so much in college sports. He will need to provide convincing proof and evidence that CFC is the key to addressing the issues in college sports. Otherwise, everyone will turn their attention to Congress for a political solution.
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