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McLaughlin: Will Big Ten, SEC Kill College Sports Bill?

> Spencer discusses the potential for the leagues to influence the sponsoring senators
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U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are sponsoring a college sports bill.
Will the SEC and Big Ten work with the Senators to address their concerns about the 'Protect College Sports Act? | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

June 4, 2026


SEC logoBig Ten logoThe SEC and Big Ten are now on record opposing the ‘Protect College Sports Act’ put forward in the United States Senate.

Are they likely to work with U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, as they claim, to address their concerns?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I’m joined by ‘Locked On Vols’ host Eric Cain to discuss the Tennessee quarterback situation.

Is there growing momentum for 5-star freshman Faizon Brandon?

smu espnSMU is adding a wide receiver, Jordyn Adams, who was in the same recruiting class as Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St Brown.

What does this say about the state of college sports? 

04:28 Conference reactions to new proposal
09:30 Discussing potential Super League changes
12:54 Discussing Tennessee’s quarterback battle
14:11 Coaching decisions on Tennessee quarterbacks
20:27 Player’s absence in Knoxville
22:09 NIL contract transfer penalties
25:30 College sports legislation discussion

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