Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back
Nick Saban has testified in favor of a bipartisan bill aimed at reforming college athletics. The legislation seeks to regulate athlete payments and limit transfers, amidst opposition from major conferences like the SEC and Big Ten. Supporters believe the bill is crucial for restoring competition in college sports.
- ▪Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified in support of a bipartisan bill to overhaul college athletics.
- ▪The bill aims to regulate payments to athletes and limit them to one free transfer during their careers.
- ▪The SEC and Big Ten oppose the bill, claiming it leaves critical issues unresolved.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push backFormer Alabama football coach Nick Saban is testifying in support of a bipartisan bill to overhaul college athleticsByJOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 11:36 AM1:36Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, speaks to reporters after a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/J.
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