Collegiate sports reform bill is expected to pass in Senate, but House is unclear

NPR | By Becky Sullivan

Published September 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDT

The Senate is expected to pass the Protect College Sports Act to allow the NCAA to reinstate limits on athlete transfers and eligibility, opponents say it doesn't do enough to address rising spending.

Becky Sullivan

Becky Sullivan is NPR’s sports correspondent.

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