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Senators push Protect College Sports Act, add “Lane Kiffin Rule”

5/28/2026

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The proposal adds a “Lane Kiffin Rule” barring schools from hiring or firing coaches during the season.
Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) introduced the Protect College Sports Act to preempt NIL rules, limit athletes to one transfer, and give the NCAA authority over NIL deals, boosters and agents.
President Donald Trump’s April 3 executive order sets an August 1 deadline for national rules, pressuring the bill’s passage.

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Story summary

The proposal adds a “Lane Kiffin Rule” barring schools from hiring or firing coaches during the season.
Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) introduced the Protect College Sports Act to preempt NIL rules, limit athletes to one transfer, and give the NCAA authority over NIL deals, boosters and agents.
President Donald Trump’s April 3 executive order sets an August 1 deadline for national rules, pressuring the bill’s passage.