NAACP Demands Seat at College Football Table | Huntsville News

Senator Ted Cruz’s surprise appearance on ESPN’s “College Football GameDay” turned into a political firestorm, sparking boos and prompting the NAACP to demand a seat at the table. The group, concerned about the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act’s potential impact on Black athletes, wants NAACP President Derrick Johnson to appear live next week from Mississippi to voice their objections. While the bill enjoys cross-party support—including Cruz’s co-sponsorship with Senator Maria Cantwell—the NAACP sees ESPN’s platform as ripe for political theater and is pushing back with a bold, televised rebuttal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/sec/2026/09/naacp-reacts-to-ted-cruz-on-espn-says-protect-college-sports-act-dangerous-to-black-athletes.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1b9375c0013882f Report issues to [email protected].