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Florida senator proposes college sports bill change for Miami, FSU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:39 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Florida senator proposes college sports bill change for Miami, FSU

Summary

U.S. Senator Ashley Moody has proposed an amendment to a bill aimed at stabilizing college athletics by allowing Power Four schools to switch conferences without a probation period. This change could enable Miami and Florida State, both in the ACC, to move to the SEC or Big Ten more easily. The current legislation mandates a five-year wait for schools wishing to join another Power conference. Miami's recent Football Playoff appearance and ongoing realignment discussions among Florida universities have prompted the proposed amendment. If approved, it could trigger significant conference changes within six months of enactment.

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By the Numbers

•Moody's amendment allows immediate conference changes for large schools.
•Miami and Florida State could pursue moves to top-tier conferences.
•Current bill restricts league changes with a five-year probation period.
•Clemson and North Carolina are also considering conference relocations.
•If passed, realignment may occur within six months of the bill's enactment.

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10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Change to college sports bill proposed by Fla. senator could help Miami, FSU

What they're saying

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A key piece of the congressional bill seeking to curtail the chaos of college athletics is a provision that, if the legislation were approved, would effectively end major-conference realignment. In recent years, the moves into more prestigious leagues have been plentiful: Texas and Oklahoma to the Southeastern Conference, UCLA and USC to the primarily midwestern Big Ten, and UCF to the Big 12, to name only some.
— Yahoo Sports

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