Breaking down the college sports act: A salary cap, a 'Lane Kiffin rule' and a superleague ban

The Senate passed a bill Monday night that would bring new rules to college sports covering a wide range of issues including how schools pay their players, what those players can and cannot go to court to fight, and how many transfers players can make.

Breaking down the college sports act: A salary cap, a 'Lane Kiffin rule' and a superleague ban

TL;DR

  • New rules for college sports passed by the Senate.
  • Bill covers player compensation from schools.
  • Defines athletes' ability to sue.
  • Regulates the number of transfers allowed for players.