Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 02, 2026 3:39 PM CT | Published: September 02, 2026 3:39 PM CT

The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.

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Memphis Tigers Athletics Ed Scott protect college sports act
Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.


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