SEC and Big Ten oppose Protect College Sports Act in joint statement
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The SEC and Big Ten issued a joint statement on June 2, 2026, opposing the Protect College Sports Act ahead of a scheduled hearing. Both conferences raised 'critical issues' with the bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell. While the Big Ten and SEC expressed their concerns, they indicated a desire to work with the Senators to improve the bill. In contrast, the ACC's Jim Phillips and Big 12's Brett Yormark offered their support for the legislation.
- •SEC and Big Ten released a joint statement against the Protect College Sports Act
- •The bill was introduced by Senators Cruz and Cantwell
- •Both conferences seek to collaborate with lawmakers for improvements
- •ACC and Big 12 leaders support the legislation
- •Hearing on the bill is scheduled for Wednesday
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten, SEC say they don't support Protect College Sports Act in current form
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — SEC, Big Ten release joint statement on Protect College Sports Act, cite ‘critical issues’ with bill
"Ahead of a Wednesday hearing on the Protect College Sports Act, the Big Ten and SEC released a joint statement citing “critical issues” with the bill. The bipartisan legislation was introduced last week by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). After the bill’s introduction last week, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC […]
"The SEC and Big Ten released a joint statement on June 2 saying the conferences don't support the Protect College Sports Act in its current form.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:04 PMBig Ten, SEC say they don't support Protect College Sports Act in current form
The SEC and Big Ten released a joint statement on June 2 saying the conferences don't support the Protect College Sports Act in its current form.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:05 PMSEC, Big Ten release joint statement on Protect College Sports Act, cite ‘critical issues’ with bill
Ahead of a Wednesday hearing on the Protect College Sports Act, the Big Ten and SEC released a joint statement citing “critical issues” with the bill. The bipartisan legislation was introduced last week by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). After the bill’s introduction last week, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC […]
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