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Cruz Calls Iowa State's Roster Crisis 'Absolute' Amid NIL Concerns

1/1/2026

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Senator Ted Cruz warns that Iowa State's roster has 17 players, including only one starter, for the upcoming season after head coach Matt Campbell's departure, calling it an 'absolute crisis' and urging Congress to act.
Cruz argues for stricter name, image, and likeness regulations, saying NIL deals have destabilized college sports.
The SCORE Act would set clearer NIL rules, protect athletes from employee status, and address revenue sharing among schools.

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Senator Ted Cruz warns that Iowa State's roster has 17 players, including only one starter, for the upcoming season after head coach Matt Campbell's departure, calling it an 'absolute crisis' and urging Congress to act.
Cruz argues for stricter name, image, and likeness regulations, saying NIL deals have destabilized college sports.
The SCORE Act would set clearer NIL rules, protect athletes from employee status, and address revenue sharing among schools.