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House v. NCAA, NCAA Division I Council rulings, calendar changes, and the policy shifts that quietly rewrite the recruiting playbook.

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Jun 19, 2026Gary Knudson

What the Senate's college sports bill would mean for 2027 families

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Protect College Sports Act 19-9 on Thursday. The bill is not law, but the provisions worth tracking are clear.

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Jun 11, 2026Gary Knudson

A new antitrust suit challenges the NIL cap in 17 states

A June 9 class action by athletes at USC and Stanford targets the College Sports Commission's enforcement of the NIL cap in 17 states with their own NIL protection laws.

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Jun 7, 2026Gary Knudson

The NCAA's pre-enrollment agent rule is live. The guardrails are not.

On April 15 the NCAA Division I Cabinet let pre-enrollment recruits sign with agents in all facets, including rev-share talks with schools. Conduct rules are still pending.

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Jun 6, 2026Gary Knudson

A June 10 hearing will define which NIL dollars get reviewed

On the one-year anniversary of the House settlement, a federal hearing this Wednesday will decide whether multimedia rights deals are 'associated entities' under CSC review.

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Jun 4, 2026Gary Knudson

The Notre Dame AD told the Senate the cap is not a cap

Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua told a Senate committee on June 3 that the House settlement's $20.5M cap is not actually a cap. Families reading 2027 offers should know why.

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Jun 3, 2026Gary Knudson

The Big 12 became the first Power Four to back NIL enforcement

The Big 12 became the first Power Four conference to deliver all 16 member signatures on the College Sports Commission participation agreement. The conference behind an offer now carries new weight.

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May 28, 2026Gary Knudson

What the Cruz-Cantwell college sports bill would change for families

Senators Cruz and Cantwell introduced the Protect College Sports Act on May 27. It would cap agent fees, narrow transfers, and codify a school spending limit. Passage is uncertain.

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