University of Utah President Taylor Randall responded to the Trump administration's executive order "to save college sports" by calling it a "meaningful step" towards stability. The directive was signed by President Donald Trump shortly before the start of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four. It criticizes a “chaotic state of affairs” that he claims has undermined competition, opportunities for student-athletes and jeopardized women’�s and Olympic sports. The executive order includes provisions limiting college athlete transfers, which have been particularly popular among athletes. It also warns that without a "comprehensive national solution," the costs incurred on college athletics could lead to the demise of women's and Olympics sports and jeopardize the overall financial well-being of universities. However, such executive orders can still be enforced without the backing of a law passed by Congress.