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Alabama and Auburn, longtime rivals, surprise everyone by teaming up to support the Protect College Sports Act — a rare move that even their own SEC conference is trying to block. Their joint statement, while not revolutionary, is historic for seeing their logos side by side on official paper. This isn’t their first collaboration — past joint efforts include fan behavior guidelines, tax hikes for education, and reviving their football rivalry — but public unity like this is uncommon. Why now? Other bills didn’t spark their alliance, and even Texas and A&M joined forces to oppose this one. With Congress deadlocked, stalled since January 2025, and the Senate needing 60 votes to even move the bill forward, the chances of passage look slim — especially with midterms looming. But maybe these schools sense something bigger is brewing, and they’re betting this is their moment to act.

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