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A-10, MAC support Protect College Sports Act passed in Senate

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Summary

The Protect College Sports Act passed in the U.S. Senate on September 28 with a vote of 77-22. The Atlantic 10 Conference and Mid-American Conference issued statements backing the legislation, which aims to establish clearer standards in college athletics. Key provisions include a one-time transfer exception for athletes and age-based eligibility models. The bill is now headed to the House of Representatives, expected to vote on it in November. Both conferences highlighted the act's importance for stability and the student-athlete experience, urging timely action by the House and President.

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  • •Protect College Sports Act passed Senate 77-22 on September 28
  • •A-10 supports national standards for college athletics
  • •MAC emphasizes stability for Division I athletics
  • •House to vote on the bill in November
  • •Sponsor senators recognized for bipartisan efforts
Latest Updates
  • 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — A-10, MAC release statements on Protect College Sports Act
  • 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — David Jablonski: A-10, MAC release statements on Protect College Sports Act
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With the Protect College Sports Act passing in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 77-22 on Monday, Sept. 28, the Atlantic 10 Conference and Mid-American Conference released statements in support of the legislation. “The Atlantic 10 Conference supports today’s action in the Senate regarding the Protect College Sports Act and commends the senators who have collaborated across party lines,” read the ...

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With the Protect College Sports Act passing in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 77-22 on Monday, Sept. 28, the Atlantic 10 Conference and Mid-American Conference released statements in support of the legislation. “The Atlantic 10 Conference supports today’s action in the Senate regarding the Protect College Sports Act and commends the senators who have collaborated across party lines,” read the ...

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