The Big Ten and SEC agreed Friday night to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, adding significant conference backing to the federal legislative effort.
The two leagues are among the most prominent and influential conferences in college athletics, with major roles across football, basketball and other sports. Their support marks a notable development as lawmakers continue to consider how national rules should apply to college sports.
The bill is aimed at addressing regulation in an era of major change across the college athletics model. The Big Ten and SEC’s agreement to support the measure places two leading conferences behind the push for a federal framework.