SEC and Big Ten Withhold Support for Landmark College Sports Bill

The SEC and Big Ten have announced they will not back the bipartisan college sports bill currently before Congress. Both conferences argue that the draft legislation falls short on student‑athlete protections and financial safeguards.

Their statement stresses that the proposal does not adequately preserve institutional autonomy or competitive balance. The refusal signals that the bill will likely need revisions and broader stakeholder agreement before moving forward.