A leading NCAA Division I athletic conference in the South and Southeast.
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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.
Conferences back the Protect College Sports Act after last-minute concessions on NIL deals and associated entities. The bill now faces a possible floor vote before the August recess, with ongoing negotiations over a retention pool, cap rules, and alignment with the House settlement.