Senate votes on Protect College Sports Act amid talks of alternative plan

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the Protect College Sports Act on Monday, a landmark piece of legislation poised to reshape college athletics. The bill aims to grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption, regulate athlete transfers, and standardize eligibility policies, among other provisions. As the vote approaches, college sports executives are developing a 'Plan B' framework to implement similar governance and compensation structures. This urgency stems from the impending January transfer portal deadline, prompting athletic departments to renegotiate contracts with athletes. Stakeholders emphasize the need for a clear compensation framework to proceed effectively.

• 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — With Protect College Sports Act on brink of Senate passage, conference leaders working on a 'Plan B'