Big Ten and SEC oppose congressional college sports bill's progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Protect College Sports Act received Senate committee approval on June 18, 2026, but faces significant opposition from the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences. Both conferences expressed the need for revisions to gain their support. The possibility of these leagues breaking away from the NCAA to form a super league has been speculated upon, particularly due to their significant financial advantages and athlete recruitment success. Various stakeholders, including U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell and college sports experts, discussed the implications of the bill and the drive for more revenue in the system. The legislation must clear several hurdles, needing at least 60 Senate votes and House approval to progress further.
- •The Protect College Sports Act moves forward with Senate committee approval.
- •Big Ten and SEC require changes to support the bill.
- •Concerns grow over potential league breakaway from the NCAA.
- •The bill needs 60 votes in the Senate and House approval.
- •Stakeholders debate college sports' future amid financial disparities.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — The Big Ten and SEC don't like the college sports bill in Congress. Can they break away?
"The Protect College Sports Act took a step forward Thursday with a Senate committee approval. Plenty of potential pitfalls remain ahead, including opposition from the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences. The two most powerful conferences in college sports made clear that “revisions are needed to secure our support" for a bill designed to stabilize college sports.
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