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Senate softens realignment rules in revised Protect College Sports Act, opens door for movement in 2030s - CBS Sports

The waiting period for a team drops from five years to three, then disappears entirely after six years, once the law takes effect

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18 Sep 2026 · 1 min read

The Protect College Sports Act's updated text, released Thursday night, softened the language around conference realignment, making it easier for programs to move from one power conference to another…

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