Big Ten and SEC engage with Senators on Protect College Sports Act
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Big Ten and SEC held separate discussions with Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell regarding the Protect College Sports Act. The meetings focused on potential reforms to the legislation, which has faced mixed support among college athletic conferences. Big Ten president Darryll Pines emphasized ongoing dialogue, while SEC Chancellor Donde Plowman described their discussion as productive. Both conferences expressed a commitment to collaborate with the senators to refine the bill, which aims to establish greater stability in college athletics. Further meetings are expected as the bill moves forward in Congress.
- •Big Ten and SEC met with Senators on June 9, 2026.
- •Both conferences expressed commitment to legislative refinement.
- •Big Ten and SEC showed differing levels of support for the bill.
- •The legislation aims to reform transfer policies and media rights.
- •Further discussions are anticipated as the bill progresses.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten releases statement after meeting with Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell on Protect College Sports Act
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — SEC releases statement following Protect College Sports Act meeting with Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell
"After meeting with Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) about the Protect College Sports Act, the Big Ten released a statement. Maryland president Darryll Pines, the chair of the Big Ten council of presidents and chancellors, said discussions will continue. Following the bill’s introduction last month, the Big Ten and SEC said they […]
"As Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell continue to provide information about the Protect College Sports Act, a meeting recently took place with the SEC. Presidents and Chancellors of the conference hopped on a video conference to receive information about the bill proposed in the Senate. Now, a statement has come from Tennessee Chancellor Donde […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:06 PMBig Ten releases statement after meeting with Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell on Protect College Sports Act
After meeting with Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) about the Protect College Sports Act, the Big Ten released a statement. Maryland president Darryll Pines, the chair of the Big Ten council of presidents and chancellors, said discussions will continue. Following the bill’s introduction last month, the Big Ten and SEC said they […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:52 PMSEC releases statement following Protect College Sports Act meeting with Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell
As Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell continue to provide information about the Protect College Sports Act, a meeting recently took place with the SEC. Presidents and Chancellors of the conference hopped on a video conference to receive information about the bill proposed in the Senate. Now, a statement has come from Tennessee Chancellor Donde […]
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