# Tuberville Switches Support on College Sports Bill | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-18T08:45:15+00:00
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Senator Tommy Tuberville just flipped his position on the Protect College Sports Act — switching from a fierce opponent to a “yes” vote, hinting at a major shift for the bill’s future. Once calling it a “federal takeover,” Tuberville now backs legislation aimed at restoring order to college athletics by regulating player eligibility, limiting athlete compensation, and tightening transfer rules. Meanwhile, Senator Katie Britt pushed through an amendment slashing the conference-switching wait time from five to three years — a change critics say could destabilize the sport’s structure. Despite lingering debate, bipartisan backing — even from former coach Nick Saban — suggests this could be the breakthrough moment college sports needs to rein in spending and protect athletes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.al.com/politics/2026/09/katie-britt-fights-for-significant-amendment-to-college-sports-bill.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b02c0b9cd90574d4 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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