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June 3, 2026
Nick Saban Backs Bipartisan Bill to Regulate College Athletics
- Nick Saban testified in support of a bipartisan bill to overhaul college athletics, focusing on player payments and transfer rules.
- The bill, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, seeks to limit athlete transfers and regulate compensation.
- The SEC and Big Ten oppose the bill, claiming it doesn't address key issues in college sports.
3 Sources
- live: Nick Saban, others testify before Senate on protecting college sportsJun 3, 2026 at 12:57 PM · The Hill
- Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push backJun 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM · ABC News
- Cruz, Cantwell bill to overhaul college sports gets Nick Saban backingJun 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM · The Hill