Protect College Sports Act proposes key concessions to Big Ten and SEC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:29 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Co-sponsors of the Protect College Sports Act are negotiating major revisions to the bill in hopes of securing support from the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference before the Senate's August recess. Proposed revisions include potential conference expansions, $25 million in additional funding for roster retention, and making media pooling voluntary. These adjustments aim to address key concerns and enhance competitiveness and equality among conferences. A vote on the revised bill may occur as early as next week.
- •Potential expansion of covered conferences to include up to 19 members.
- •$25 million for roster retention, including funds for women's NIL initiatives.
- •Voluntary media pooling to address Big Ten and SEC concerns.
- •Monetary threshold for conference treatment reduced from $1 billion to $700 million.
- •New restrictions on private equity involvement in college athletics.
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Protect College Sports Act readies concessions to Big Ten, SEC | Exclusive
"Working against the calendar and prior resistance from the Big Ten, SEC, Protect College Sports sponsors are offering millions for roster retention
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