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Nick Saban spoke of the rising costs in paying college athletes during a Congressional hearing for the Protect College Sports Act.

Nick Saban spoke of the rising costs in paying college athletes during a Congressional hearing for the Protect College Sports Act.

The Protect College Sports Act hearing focused heavily on athlete compensation, but ignored what is actually driving skyrocketing costs across college athletics.

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Feb 7, 2026; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers forward Isaiah Sy (13).

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of an Iowa State Cyclones helmet during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

Max Rice.

Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) comes up against Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) and forward Milan Momcilovic (22) in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026.

Sep 6, 2025; Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) rushes in the second quarter against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Dec 11, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots over Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

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Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.

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Feb 18, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger talks to Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

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Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after a three-point shot against Houston during the first half in the3 Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center.

Oct 11, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive end Isaac Terrell (88) forces Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) to fumble during the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Frahm is due in December.

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.

Sep 6, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; San Diego State Aztecs helmet.

Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

San Diego State Aztecs head coach Sean Lewis.

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during the postgame press conference after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center.

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) speaks ahead of the Midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center.

Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks on during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center.

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