The Protect College Sports Act Just Changed EVERYTHING | Pac-12 Must Act Now?

Congress has made significant changes to the Protect College Sports Act, and those adjustments could have major implications for the future of college athletics, conference realignment, and the Pac-12 Conference. In this episode of Locked On Pac-12, Christian Rauh breaks down the latest developments surrounding the Protect College Sports Act, including new provisions that could prevent the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 from expanding if they exceed a specific revenue threshold. What would that mean for future realignment? Could schools like Florida State, Clemson, Boise State, Washington State, or Oregon State see their options change dramatically? We also discuss whether the Pac-12 should respond aggressively by pursuing additional expansion candidates such as Memphis, Tulane, East Carolina, USF, James Madison, UConn, Navy, or other Group of Six programs. If this legislation passes, could it create a pathway for the Pac-12 to rebuild toward power-conference status once again? Topics Covered: Protect College Sports Act explained Ted Cruz and congressional involvement in college athletics Pac-12 expansion and future realignment SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 restrictions Boise State, Washington State, Oregon State outlook Memphis, Tulane, USF, and AAC expansion possibilities The future of power conferences What happens to college football after 2030? Could this legislation stabilize college sports, or will it create even more chaos across the NCAA landscape? Photo Credit: Kenny Holston - IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Pac-12 Conference: Boise State Broncos, Colorado State Rams, Fresno State Bulldogs, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Oregon State Beavers, San Diego State Aztecs, Texas State Bobcats, Utah State Aggies, Washington State Cougars