{
  "id": 8329397,
  "title": "Auburn’s John Cohen: Power conferences will need to make ‘serious decisions’ if PCSA does not pass",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/auburns-john-cohen-power-conferences-will-need-to-make-serious",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T23:20:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/auburn-john-cohen-power-conferences-232054012.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Auburn athletics director John Cohen emphasized the necessity for the Power Four conferences to make \"serious decisions\" if the Protect College Sports Act fails to pass through the U.S. Senate. After two procedural votes, the bill received 77 votes in a recent Senate session, with 76 counting co-sponsors Sens. Chris Coons (R-Del.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). However, the bill still needs to pass through the House, which won't convene until after the midterm elections. Cohen highlighted the potential need for self-governance within the SEC during an interview on The Paul Finebaum Show, stating that discussions are taking place regarding possible actions if the bill doesn't reach the House. As the early signing period and transfer portal windows approach, Cohen expressed the urgency of making significant changes. Cohen reiterated his confidence in SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's ability to navigate potential self-governance discussions as the league plans for the uncertain future.",
  "summary": "With two of three procedural votes in the books, the hope is the Protect College Sports Act a full vote on the U.S. Senate floor next week. From there, it heads to the House of Representatives, but Auburn athletics director John Cohen stressed the importance of being ready for anything with the bill’s future. Lawmakers […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Power conferences may need self-governance if PCSA fails.",
    "John Cohen discusses potential actions for SEC.",
    "Bill still needs House approval after midterm elections."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}