Sen. Maria Cantwell, co-author of the Protect College Sports Act, released a statement today after Thune filed for cloture, an important step to getting the bill on the floor for a vote.

"It is my hope that President Trump will sign this bill into law on 'College GameDay' this fall," Sen. Ted Cruz tells CBS Sports. Hurdles remain for the Protect College Sports Act. Here's what's next: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...

Ted Cruz envisions Trump signing college sports bill during 2026 football season, but Senate hurdles remain

The Texas lawmaker and co-author of the Protect College Sports Act told CBS Sports he expects the bill to pass the Senate this week, but that process is far from finished

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There have also been tweaks to "The Lane Kiffin Rule" in the Protect College Sports Act to provide some clarity on dates/windows for the coaching carousel, says a Republican Commerce Committee aide. I'm interested to see that text when it's released later today.

Protect College Sports Act faces more procedural hurdles before a Senate vote. Cloture could happen today, or it could take several days or weeks, per a Republican Commerce Committee aide. There are also three or four other bills/items competing for time.

The full text of the updated Protect College Sports Act will be released to stakeholders and lawmakers soon, per a Republican Commerce Committee aide.

Sources: Indiana canceled its two-game series with Notre Dame scheduled for 2030 and 2031, opening the door for the Irish and USC to quickly enter negotiations and schedule their new four-game series.

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NEWS: Notre Dame and USC have agreed to a four-game series beginning in 2030. 2030: Week 1 at USC 2031: Week 1 at Notre Dame 2032 2033

NEWS: Notre Dame and USC have agreed to a four-game series beginning in 2030. 2030: Week 1 at USC 2031: Week 1 at Notre Dame 2032 2033

College Football Insiders 🕐 Today, 1 p.m. ET 📺 CBS Sports Network 🏈 Will anyone return for 5th year after judge's order? 🏆 Michigan a CFP team? 🔷 Michael Lombardi & UNC drama 🎙️Sen. Eric Schmitt takes us inside the Protect College Sports Act negotiations

See 'ya Monday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network

What happens if the Protect College Sports Act passes the Senate but fails to clear the House floor? #CFB #CBK

Updated our CBS Sports story on the Big Ten and SEC supporting the Protect College Sports with more details and reaction, including from those involved in the negotiations: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...

Big Ten, SEC join to support Protect College Sports Act, breathing new life into landmark legislation

The SEC and Big Ten held separate conference calls Friday and came to an agreement on the proposed bill

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Sen. Eric Schmitt, who has been deeply involved in negotiations, tells me he expects the Protect College Sports Act to be on the floor as early as midweek, perhaps as late as Saturday.

Story: Big Ten, SEC voice support for Protect College Sports Act, breathing new life into landmark legislation. A vote on the Senate floor could happen next week. www.cbssports.com/college-foot...

Big Ten, SEC voice support for Protect College Sports Act, breathing new life into landmark legislation

The SEC and Big Ten held separate conference calls Friday and came to an agreement on the proposed bill

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BREAKING: Big Ten and SEC vote to support the Protect College Sports Act. The legislation has new life after it was on life support just 24 hours ago. The shift came after pressure from the White House and more negotiations Friday morning. Story soon.

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Kyle Whittingham came to Michigan to fix what the adults broke "Unfortunately, the drama came from the adults. The players can't be held accountable for that. I believe we can put that aside in the rearview mirror rather quickly." Story: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...

Kyle Whittingham came to Michigan to fix what the adults broke and his heavy lifting is already underway

After leading Utah for two decades, Whittingham faces a daunting task in turning the Wolverines around

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Dante Moore turned down $55 million from the NFL to stay at Oregon, then shut off his phone and went golfing "You can't go back to high school after you leave high school. In college, you have a choice, you have a decision, you don't have to leave." ⌨️ www.cbssports.com/college-foot...

Dante Moore turned down $55 million from the NFL to stay at Oregon, then shut off his phone and went golfing

Oregon's quarterback opens up on why he spurned a potential top-five NFL Draft slot and how he's preparing for his college football curtain call

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The White House sent lawyers to Capitol Hill. Big Ten ADs met for 4 hours. Senate staff said patience was gone. Wednesday night came and went. The Protect College Sports Act is not dead yet. “We have to get this right,” Tony Petitti tells CBS Sports. www.cbssports.com/college-foot...

College sports legislation on the brink: Big Ten, SEC await critical bill language as Senate clock winds down

With the August congressional recess deadline looming, parties are doing everything they can to put the final touches on legislation that could bring some sense of regulation back to college football

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I just filed a 2,200-word story on the Protect College Sports Act. God bless anyone who reads the whole thing.

Lincoln Riley could never solve Gary Patterson -- now he needs him to help save USC www.cbssports.com/college-foot...

Lincoln Riley could never solve Gary Patterson -- now he needs him to help save USC

Entering a must-win Year 6, Lincoln Riley is turning his defense over to one of his toughest former advesaries in hopes of finally breaking through to the College Football Playoff

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Tennessee responds to the NCAA's suspension of linebacker Arion Carter, who signed with an agent and accepted a $427.48 airplane ticket during the pre-NFL Draft process.

2026 ACC Football Media Poll 1. Miami (165) 2. SMU (6) 3. Louisville (4) 4. Clemson (7) 5. Ga Tech (2) 6. Virginia 7. NC State 8. Va Tech 9. Pitt 10. Duke 11. FSU (3) 12. Cal 13. Wake Forest 14. Syracuse 15. UNC 16. Boston College 17. Stanford (1)

Sources: Amended text of the Protect College Sports Act is now in the hands of the college conferences.

NEWS: Notre Dame has announced a sponsorship deal with SoFi. The Irish will wear a SoFi patch on their jerseys as part of the partnership. The six-year, nine-figure deal is believed to be the most lucrative in college sports, industry sources say.

Big Ten commish Tony Petitti says they could see the amended language of the Protect College Sports Act as early as today. We'll see how the Big Ten and SEC react soon.

2026 Big Ten Preseason Honorees announced today by the conference

Florida State supporters gave more than $106 million in pledges and $86 million in cash contributions during the 2026 fiscal year, according to a press release. Both are records for the Seminole Boosters organization.

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Three national titles and counting: The biggest questions facing each Big Ten team at 2026 media days www.cbssports.com/college-foot...

Three national titles and counting: The biggest questions facing each Big Ten team at 2026 media days

From Indiana's encore to Kyle Whittingham's Michigan debut, we've got one big storyline from every Big Ten team headling into media days in Chicago

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NEWS: North Carolina has placed general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave, the school announced.