What to expect if the Protect College Sports Act passes

The Senate bill Protect College Sports Act would freeze conference realignment by capping Power 4 conferences at 19 members and requiring teams to sit out five years as independents before switching leagues. The legislation, backed by the Big Ten and SEC, would also limit undergraduate player transfers to one free move per career, prevent outside entities from creating rival conferences, and impose restrictions on coach departures and revenue sharing. Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed for cloture Wednesday, signaling a potential vote this week before the chamber's recess.