Utah athlete Lance Holtzclaw discusses college sports reforms before Senate committee

Lance Holtzclaw, a University of Utah defensive end, testified on June 3, 2026, before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senators questioned him about his allegiances as he discussed the need for a national framework regulating name, image, and likeness contracts. Holtzclaw emphasized that such reforms would help streamline the process for student-athletes. His diplomatic responses elicited jokes from committee members, with some suggesting he might consider a political career. The hearing coincides with discussions surrounding the Protect College Sports Act, which proposes various reforms for student-athlete eligibility and transfers.

• 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — This Utah athlete’s answer was so diplomatic, senators joked he should run for office