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House Debates SCORE Act: NCAA Power vs. Athlete Rights

12/6/2025

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The House is debating the SCORE Act on college athlete compensation, but it was not voted on.
Critics argue the SCORE Act grants excessive NCAA power and fails to protect athletes.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the legislation is needed to regulate NIL spending and to ensure fair treatment for student-athletes.
He supports revenue-sharing models and expansion of the college football playoff.

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Story summary

The House is debating the SCORE Act on college athlete compensation, but it was not voted on.
Critics argue the SCORE Act grants excessive NCAA power and fails to protect athletes.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the legislation is needed to regulate NIL spending and to ensure fair treatment for student-athletes.
He supports revenue-sharing models and expansion of the college football playoff.