College Sports in Legal Free-for-All | Gainesville News

Gainesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

College sports are in chaos as Name, Image, and Likeness deals run wild—Congress may not act until after the election, leaving the Protect College Sports Act’s future uncertain. With players skipping NFL camps only to discover they’re unenrolled, the lack of regulation is glaring. While some, like FSU legend Paul Aloise, push for a unified governing body, others, including Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis, suspect political theater. The Senate has passed the bill twice, but the House hasn’t even taken it up—meaning any vote could come too late for current lawmakers. The bill would cap agent fees…