I appreciated the invitation to represent Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and the state of Utah at President Donald J. Trump’s White House roundtable discussion on the future of college athletics.

Given the urgency for universities to address this issue, I’m hopeful continued conversations and action at the national level will lead to meaningful progress toward greater financial stability in college athletics.

As I noted last December to the University of Utah’s Board of Trustees, the disruptions created by conference realignment, the House v. NCAA settlement, NIL, and the transfer portal are making college athletics an increasingly unsustainable enterprise for universities.

The University of Utah will continue to be deliberate and innovative as we work to keep our athletic programs financially sustainable and central to the student experience—while protecting our core missions of education, research and health care. We remain committed to supporting all our student-athletes and Olympic sports.

I look forward to future opportunities to join leaders from across sports, higher education, and government to discuss the path forward for college athletics and how we can continue providing opportunities for student-athletes while preserving the rich legacy of the college sports experience.