Sen. Eric Schmitt, at the center of talks today, tells @YahooSports he expects a vote next week for the Protect College Sports Act on the US Senate floor, possibly as early as Thursday and as late as Saturday. “We have to stay to get it done if that means Friday-Saturday.”

Whereas SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said talks about breaking away from the NCAA are "real," the Big Ten boss was more measured.

The Big Ten and SEC agreed Friday night to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral.

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava has experience in both the SEC and Big Ten, and he revealed his thoughts on which is stronger.

Which conference is best at football? The SEC points to its history and depth, while the Big Ten to its run of three consecutive national titles.

In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three national titles. The Big Ten calls its reputation as a top-heavy conference unfair.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema wasted no time adding to the debate about whether the SEC or the Big Ten is better when it comes to college football.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti told attendants of the league's media days that the Big Ten has shown its postseason dominance but will partner with other leagues in addressing a sustainable future for college sports.