https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joint-statement-from-the-big-ten-and-sec-on-the-protect-college-sports-actContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joint-statement-from-the-big-ten-and-sec-on-the-protect-college-sports-acthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joint-statement-from-the-big-ten-and-sec-on-the-protect-college-sports-act#u23448Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0000The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate Commerce Committee with a 19-9 vote on June 18, 2026. The bill seeks to regulate player payments, limit free transfers, and restrict mid-season coaching changes. It would grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption to set payment limits for athletes.What's confirmed:The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate Commerce Committee on June 18, 2026, by a vote of 19-9.The legislation aims to limit student-athletes to one free transfer.The bill would restrict coaches from changing jobs during a season.The act would provide the NCAA with an antitrust ex https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joint-statement-from-the-big-ten-and-sec-on-the-protect-college-sports-acthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joint-statement-from-the-big-ten-and-sec-on-the-protect-college-sports-act#u7819Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:01:18 +0000The Protect College Sports Act has advanced from a Senate committee with a 19-9 vote and is now eligible for a full floor vote. The Big Ten and SEC have issued joint statements opposing the bill as currently drafted. Leaders from both conferences argue the legislation fails to resolve critical issues and may reduce student-athlete revenue sharing.What's confirmed:The Protect College Sports Act advanced out of a Senate committee with a 19-9 vote.The Big Ten and SEC issued a joint statement opposing the Protect College Sports Act as drafted.Darryll J. Pines, Pamela Whitten, Dondi Plowman, and Mu