EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 30 MIN
Congress FREEZING Big Ten EXPANSION? New Bill THREATENS Super League Plans!
from Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast · host Locked On Podcast Network
Congress moves to freeze Big Ten expansion, threatening the rise of a college football super league. Could this new federal bill halt the Big Ten and SEC’s dominance? Craig Shemon breaks down how the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, backed by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, aims to level the playing field by imposing a $700 million revenue floor and banning further conference growth by acquisition. Key topics include Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s fierce opposition, new roster protection requirements for high-revenue programs, and the impact of federal NIL and transfer portal regulations. Plus, major changes at Michigan: basketball coach Dusty May leaves for the Dallas Mavericks, sparking debate on the program’s future. Recruiting news from Penn State and Oregon, plus insights into how new legislation and unexpected coaching moves may reshape the Big Ten landscape. Will the Big Ten’s power grab be stopped in its tracks? H. Darr Beiser-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Content Services, LLC Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/talkbig10 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkbig10 Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-big-10/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 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 FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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) #BigTen #CollegeFootball #ConferenceRealignment #LockedOnBigTen #NCAA #SEC #BigTenExpansion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Congress moves to freeze Big Ten expansion, threatening the rise of a college football super league. Could this new federal bill halt the Big Ten and SEC’s dominance?
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