Pac-12's Teresa Gould discusses progress on Protect College Sports Act
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould expressed optimism regarding the Protect College Sports Act, which has advanced toward a Senate vote. The bipartisan legislation addresses key issues in college athletics, including coach movement and media rights. While the Big Ten and SEC oppose the bill, other conferences like the ACC and Big 12 support it. Gould sees the timeline as a unifying factor, encouraging commissioners to collaborate for a federal solution. The bill is expected to reach the Senate floor soon, which would mark a significant step forward in college athletics legislation.
- •Gould believes the bill encourages collaboration among college athletics leaders.
- •The legislation addresses critical issues like the transfer portal and coaching changes.
- •The Big Ten and SEC have expressed opposition to the current bill.
- •The bill is on track for a Senate floor vote after recent committee approvals.
- •Gould testified about the legislation's potential to modernize college athletics.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould: Protect College Sports Act process is ‘bringing folks together’
"Following last month’s markup and committee vote, the Protect College Sports Act has a path toward the Senate floor. The bipartisan bill would take aim at multiple aspects of the college athletics landscape including coach movement, the transfer portal and media rights. The Big Ten and SEC have notably spoken against the legislation in its […]
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