Big Ten's Tony Petitti calls for revisions to Protect College Sports Act
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
At Big Ten Media Days on July 28, commissioner Tony Petitti stated that the conference is prepared to support the Protect College Sports Act but requires amendments to the bill before endorsing it. Petitti emphasized the importance of specific language in the bill regarding college sports operations. The Big Ten, along with the ACC and Big 12, has been in discussions about the bill, which aims to establish federal guidelines that would apply uniformly across states. Petitti noted that the Big Ten expects to review the amended bill soon and will communicate with leadership at member institutions following that review.
- •Tony Petitti addressed reporters at Big Ten Media Days
- •The Big Ten requires amendment review before endorsing the bill
- •Petitti highlighted crucial components of the Protect College Sports Act
- •ACC and Big 12 have already endorsed the bill
- •Expected to receive amendments to the bill shortly
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Petitti: Big Ten ready for Protect College Sports Act revisions, expects ‘back and forth’ before resolution
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Big Ten is holding out on Congress' college sports fix
"CHICAGO – As he stepped to the podium Tuesday to kick off 2026 Big Ten Media Days, Tony Petitti expected to hear news about the Protect College Sports Act by day’s end. It’s a big week for the bipartisan Senate bill, especially with a recess looming. Language of the revisions eventually came through, Yahoo! Sports’ […]
"After steadfastly speaking against the Protect College Sports Act on behalf of the Big Ten, Tony Petitti said the league stands ready to endorse it
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:14 PMTony Petitti: Big Ten ready for Protect College Sports Act revisions, expects ‘back and forth’ before resolution
CHICAGO – As he stepped to the podium Tuesday to kick off 2026 Big Ten Media Days, Tony Petitti expected to hear news about the Protect College Sports Act by day’s end. It’s a big week for the bipartisan Senate bill, especially with a recess looming. Language of the revisions eventually came through, Yahoo! Sports’ […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:35 PMWhy the Big Ten is holding out on Congress' college sports fix
After steadfastly speaking against the Protect College Sports Act on behalf of the Big Ten, Tony Petitti said the league stands ready to endorse it
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