A new AGB analysis argues that many boards of trustees are being left out of critical decision-making in college athletics, even as intercollegiate sports realignment creates high-stakes impacts on media revenue, enrollment incentives, travel costs, and student well-being. The post cites examples where presidents, athletic directors, and conference officials have negotiated and executed moves with limited direct board engagement. AGB points to a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the Protect College Sports Act that included speakers but no trustee participation, highlighting a governance gap between institutional oversight and athletics strategy. The report signals that trustee accountability in athletics—especially around mission alignment and financial risk—may face greater scrutiny from lawmakers and stakeholders as conference shifts and media negotiations intensify.