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SCORE Act returns with a plan to rewrite college football’s hiring timeline

The United States House of Representatives scheduled the amended The SCORE Act for its agenda on May 18, aiming to restrict in-season coaching hires and represent the interests of student athletes, institutions, and conferences.
NCAA President Charlie Baker has actively advocated for the SCORE Act, arguing that legislation is necessary to establish essential guardrails and protect student-athletes from predatory agents and 'bad actors' currently operating in college sports.
Beyond coaching reforms, the legislation targets age-based eligibility issues and regulates the hiring cycle for college coaches, while addressing the use of multimedia rights for athlete retention and recruitment purposes.
Lawmakers designed the bill to manage financial pressures facing institutions while maintaining the balance between professional player models and collegiate games, specifically aiming to prevent colleges from misusing third-party entities for recruiting.
This latest version marks another formal attempt to pass the legislation through the United States House, as supporters believe these amendments address previous concerns regarding third-party influence and secure stability for university athletic programs.

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