Some athletic directors are open to collective bargaining agreements for college athletes

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Zion Grady celebrates after the team's win against Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)(AP/Ryan Sun)

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Zion Grady celebrates after the team's win against Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)(AP/Ryan Sun)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some athletic directors are starting to believe that collective bargaining agreements might be coming to college sports even if the NCAA and its member schools have long said such labor deals are financially unfeasible.