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Senate leaders have introduced a bipartisan bill to regulate athlete pay, cap transfers, and restrict coaching moves midseason, aiming to restore competitive balance. The SEC and Big Ten oppose the measure, arguing key issues remain unresolved, while other conferences see potential benefits.
Lawmakers are negotiating changes to the Protect College Sports Act, adding a retention pool to keep players on rosters while clarifying rules around third‑party NIL deals. The deal could influence how revenue sharing interacts with current House settlements as the Senate weighs action before its recess.