Texas senator Ted Cruz receives boos during ESPN College GameDay appearance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Senator Ted Cruz appeared on the ESPN College GameDay set in Austin, Texas, on Saturday morning to discuss federal legislation. The visit occurred ahead of the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes against No. 4 Texas Longhorns showdown scheduled for later in the day. Fans gathered on the LBJ lawn responded to the segment with sustained booing and chants directed at the senator. Cruz, a co-author of the Protect College Sports Act, intended to promote the bipartisan bill during the interview with host Rece Davis. The proposed legislation seeks to establish federal standards regarding name, image, and likeness rights, player eligibility, and transfer portal rules. A Senate vote on the measure is expected between September 15 and September 23.
- •Senator Ted Cruz appeared on ESPN College GameDay at the University of Texas.
- •The crowd responded to the interview with boos and chants.
- •The segment focused on the Protect College Sports Act co-authored with Senator Maria Cantwell.
- •Proposed rules include a five-year eligibility limit and one penalty-free transfer.
- •A Senate vote on the bill is scheduled for mid-September.
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ted Cruz booed during 'College GameDay' appearance at Texas
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ted Cruz ruthlessly booed on College GameDay while promoting Protect College Sports Act
"Ted Cruz appeared on "College GameDay" to support the "Protect College Sports Act," where he was met with a less-than-warm reception.
"College football fans were not happy to see Senator Ted Cruz stop by the ESPN College GameDay set.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:43 PMTed Cruz booed during 'College GameDay' appearance at Texas
Ted Cruz appeared on "College GameDay" to support the "Protect College Sports Act," where he was met with a less-than-warm reception.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:12 PMTed Cruz ruthlessly booed on College GameDay while promoting Protect College Sports Act
College football fans were not happy to see Senator Ted Cruz stop by the ESPN College GameDay set.
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