SEC and Big Ten announce support for Protect College Sports Act
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The SEC and Big Ten announced their support for the Protect College Sports Act on August 1, 2026, following productive negotiations with Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell, and Eric Schmitt. This legislation aims to implement limits on NIL deals and revenue sharing in college athletics. The initiative had been under discussion for weeks and gained momentum after increased pressure from the White House. The bill, which has undergone several revisions, is expected to be presented on the Senate floor next week.
- •SEC and Big Ten released a joint statement on support
- •Legislation follows negotiations with key senators
- •Bill was previously on the verge of failure
- •Could be presented in the Senate next week
- •Aims to impose limits on NIL and revenue sharing
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — SEC, Big 10 support Protect College Sports Act
"A seismic announcement at the final buzzer.
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