Ted Cruz pushes for presidential signing of college sports legislation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz is advocating for the passage of the Protect College Sports Act, proposing that President Trump sign the bill into law during an episode of College GameDay. The senator suggests that federal intervention is necessary to address current regulatory challenges in collegiate athletics. This legislative push follows commentary from figures like Pat McAfee and Nick Saban, who have both voiced concerns regarding the state of college sports and supported the proposed reforms. The bill includes provisions for regulating player transfers, establishing eligibility windows, and capping athlete compensation. Although a vote was expected in August, the Senate adjourned for recess without taking action, and the legislation faces opposition from groups including the NAACP and the Congressional Black Caucus.
- •Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Eric Schmitt are sponsors of the Protect College Sports Act.
- •The bill proposes five-year eligibility limits and caps on player compensation.
- •The NAACP and the Congressional Black Caucus have expressed opposition to the legislation.
- •A Senate vote on the measure was delayed from August to September.
- •Proponents have suggested a televised signing event on the College GameDay program.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ted Cruz wants Donald Trump to sign Protect College Sports Act on ‘College GameDay’
"Sen. Ted Cruz wants the Protect College Sports Act signed into law, and he wants it to happen on College GameDay. Cruz posted on X over the weekend that Pat McAfee “nailed it” in describing college sports as being in “absolute chaos,” argued that there are “no rules anyone can reliably follow,” and said Congress…
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