Senator Ted Cruz explains the Protect College Sports Act: Will the bipartisan legislation WORK?

As Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell submitted a bipartisan legislation to save college sports, Senator Cruz joins Andy & Ari on today’s show to explain just how the Protect College Sports Act would work. Will this legislation work and be pushed through? Will the SEC and Big Ten schools jump on board as well? What about the Lane Kiffin rule? Watch here as Senator Ted Cruz joins the show to explain.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:43) Presenting Sponsor (2:25) Intro: Previewing Senator Cruz (3:58) Ted Cruz joins the show (21:36) Kickoff times announced: Arkansas (30:29) Big Noon Kickoff: North Texas at Indiana (40:04) Is SEC over-delivering? (49:41) Big Ten’s Week 1 Slate (51:51) Tennesssee & Chaz Coleman (1:02:30) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!   After Senator Cruz joins the show, Andy & Ari dive into the early kickoff times  announced on Wednesday afternoon. After the schedule dropped, one athletic director from the SEC wasn't too happy about where their week 2 and week 3 games shook out.   Next up, the Big Noon game for week one has been announced. As Andy & Ari discuss North Texas at Indiana being FOX's first Big Noon Kickoff game of the year, what can be done about scheduling?   To close, Andy & Ari head to Knoxville, Tennessee, to discuss the latest with Penn State transfer Chaz Coleman. As the top rated edge out of the transfer portal decided to go to Tennessee, will Coleman suit up for the Volunteers this fall? Andy & Ari dive into the Vols on Rocky Top.   Send your questions to: [email protected] [email protected]   Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/0XTtnJL5Tcc   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.