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Saban testifies, calls for federal NIL rules, supports Act

6/6/2026

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Nick Saban testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on June 3, 2026 supporting the Protect College Sports Act.
He said the NIL system became a pay-for-play market run by donor collectives.
He noted Alabama’s funding rose from $2.7 million to $24 million and suggested a free transfer with a five-year eligibility limit.
He urged Congress to set national rules to stop tampering, citing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’s legal win as proof of uneven state laws.

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Nick Saban testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on June 3, 2026 supporting the Protect College Sports Act.
He said the NIL system became a pay-for-play market run by donor collectives.
He noted Alabama’s funding rose from $2.7 million to $24 million and suggested a free transfer with a five-year eligibility limit.
He urged Congress to set national rules to stop tampering, citing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’s legal win as proof of uneven state laws.