Big Ten and SEC face Senate scrutiny amid super league talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
During a Senate hearing for the Protect College Sports Act on June 4, the Big Ten and SEC were challenged regarding their future in college sports. Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua discussed the potential for a super league that would feature top-tier programs matching up. Meanwhile, tensions rose between Texas and Texas Tech as Texas declined a proposed matchup to settle their feud, with Tech's coach accusing Texas of being scared. The hearing highlighted possible shifts in college athletics governance as the Big Ten and SEC's place within NCAA discussions came under fire.
- •Senate hearing focuses on the Big Ten and SEC's future
- •Notre Dame AD discusses super league creation
- •Texas and Texas Tech feud continues over scheduling
- •Texas Tech's coach labels Texas as scared
- •Hearing could influence NCAA governance discussions
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten & SEC vs. the Senate: Is a super league imminent?
"Are the Big Ten and the SEC on the verge of breaking away after Wednesday's Senate hearing? Notre Dame's AD talks about a super league. Texas and Texas Tech continue their feud.
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