NCAA Football: Here’s What the New Bipartisan Legislation Says About Protecting College Sports

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Not sure if anyone wants to read 111 pages, but here’s the link to the full bill just in case. https://www.cantwell.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/protect_college_sports_act.pdf

Here’s a breakdown of the “Protect College Sports Act” and what’s in it:

  • Players can transfer only once
  • Players have 5 years to play
  • Hard cap
  • Prohibit professional players from college athletics if they previously earned any compensation beyond prize money
  • Agents can charge a maximum of 5%
  • Coaches can’t leave before the season is over “Lane Kiffin Rule”
  • 75% vote needed for all leagues to pool TV rights
  • Grants the NCAA antitrust protections around compensation, transfers, and eligibility
  • Gives the College Sports Commission “CSC” authority to enforce rules without legal challenge