The Protect College Sports Act advanced with a 77-22 Senate vote, but it faces a limited House timetable and opposition as lawmakers debate athlete payments, transfer restrictions, conference realignment and the NCAA's proposed antitrust exemption.
South Carolina suspended Dylan Stewart indefinitely after he punched Josh Ford’s helmet and argued with coaches during a 49-14 loss to Alabama. Shane Beamer confirmed Stewart will miss the Kentucky game as his future remains unresolved.
Jaxson Dart will undergo surgery for damage to his left knee and miss the rest of the regular season, while Jameis Winston takes over as the Giants' starter beginning Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
Antonio Brown accepted a plea deal that his attorney says will result in probation rather than a potential 20-to-30-year prison sentence. The former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver now awaits a hearing to officially seal the agreement.
Mike Florio reported optimism that Caleb Williams’ injury is not severe and could be as slight as Grade 1. Tyson Bagent will start if Williams misses games after Chicago’s 9-3 loss to the Vikings.