Saving College Sports—Landmark New Legislation that’s a Massive Win for Athletes, Colleges & Fans

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · May 29, 2026 · 36m · transcript

1. Athlete Compensation Protection

Ensures athletes can:

Earn money from legitimate NIL deals

Participate in revenue sharing

Prohibits:

“Pay-for-play” disguised as NIL (e.g., booster cash handouts)

2. Transfer Rules Reform

Allows:

1 unrestricted transfer

Additional transfers allowed only under specific conditions:

Coach leaves

Program shuts down

Athlete experiences serious issues (e.g., harassment)

Otherwise:

Athlete must sit out a year (“redshirt”)

3. Eligibility Limits

Maximum:

5 years of eligibility

Age cap of 24 (with exceptions like military service)

Prevents…