Power Four conferences ban pro football players from joining leagues
Yahoo Entertainment • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, and ACC have collectively enforced a ban on professional football players joining their respective college conferences. The Big Ten was the first to implement this policy. The SEC soon followed, with the Big 12 and ACC adopting similar measures. The ACC's decision completes the actions of the Power Four in prohibiting players from making a return to college football after turning pro.
- •The Big Ten initiated the ban on Tuesday.
- •The SEC was next to adopt the policy.
- •The Big 12 and ACC have since followed suit.
- •ACC was the last of the Power Four to implement the ban.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Entertainment — Each Power Four conference adopts policy to ban pro football players from joining their respective conferences - Yahoo Sports
"The Big Ten made the first move on Tuesday, and the SEC followed suit. Next was the Big 12, and the ACC eventually went the same route.
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