Commissioner, Big Ten Conference (since May 15, 2023)
The Protect College Sports Act has new language aimed at funding retention pools and NIL policies. TheHouse settlement would shift revenue sharing, while conferences push for uniform national law and preemption of state rules. Senate status remains uncertain as talks continue.
College football is contending with a wave of lawsuits and conference rules as new NCAA five-year eligibility rules collide with court orders. Schools are barring players returning from professional stints and lawsuits are reshaping rosters ahead of Week 1. The landscape is changing as conferences push uniform restrictions.