The SEC Loved NIL until THIS happened... now Nick Saban wants to CHANGE everything?

Nick Saban is now calling on Congress to help regulate college athletics, but many fans are asking one question:   Why now?   After years of SEC dominance, NIL and the transfer portal have created more parity across college football than ever before. Programs like Indiana, Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State, and others are now competing at the highest level, and some believe that's exactly why the conversation around regulation has changed.   On today's Locked On Hoosiers crossover with Zach Seyko of Locked On Nittany Lions, Jacob Goins breaks down Nick Saban's comments supporting the Protect College Sports Act and explains why the Big Ten and SEC recently rejected congressional involvement in college athletics. Is college football heading toward more balance, or are powerful voices trying to restore the old system?   Plus, we discuss whether USC head coach Lincoln Riley is officially on the hot seat entering the 2026 season. Can Riley survive another disappointing year? Would USC actually consider moving on? And could Texas Tech ultimately be a better fit for the former Oklahoma coach?   Topics Covered:   Nick Saban SEC vs Big Ten NIL Transfer Portal Protect College Sports Act Congress and College Football Curt Cignetti Indiana Football Lincoln Riley USC Football College Football Playoff Big Ten Football   00:00 Nick Saban Wants To Fix College Football 03:45 Why NIL Suddenly Became A Problem 08:10 SEC Dominance vs Big Ten Growth 13:20 Did Indiana Change The Conversation? 18:05 Why The Big Ten & SEC Rejected Congress 24:15 Natural Balance vs Forced Balance 29:40 Lincoln Riley Is On The Hot Seat 35:10 USC's Brutal Schedule 40:30 Can Lincoln Riley Save His Job? 46:15 Why Texas Tech Makes Sense   Everydayer ClubIf 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!Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto 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)     Photo Creds - Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.