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Brett Yormark supports Protect College Sports Act during Big 12 Media Days

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:12 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Brett Yormark supports Protect College Sports Act during Big 12 Media Days
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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark expressed support for the Protect College Sports Act at Big 12 Media Days on July 7, 2026. Yormark stated the legislation will help stabilize college athletics but acknowledged ongoing negotiations are needed. He plans to visit Washington, D.C. next week to discuss amendments with sponsors Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell. While the Big 12 and ACC support the bill, the Big Ten and SEC oppose it in its current form.

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  • •Yormark supports the Protect College Sports Act for stability in college athletics.
  • •He will meet in Washington, D.C. next week to discuss potential changes.
  • •The Big 12 and ACC back the bill; Big Ten and SEC do not.
  • •Key topics include agent restrictions, transfer portal regulations, and eligibility.
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  • 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Brett Yormark backs Protect College Sports Act, stresses need for ‘progress over perfection’
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Upon the Protect College Sports Act’s introduction, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark was among those to voice support for the bipartisan bill. He said it will help bring stability to college athletics, but acknowledged there’s still work to do. Yormark confirmed he plans to be in Washington, D.C. next week as negotiations continue about the […]

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