TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Dec 3, 2025

Tennessee Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti is leading a coalition of state attorneys general in opposing a new university participant agreement issued by the College Sports Commission (CSC), according to a press release from his office. The group argues that the terms of the agreement would harm student-athletes, eliminate institutional transparency and impose severe penalties on schools. In a letter to the CSC and the four athletic conferences, Skrmetti and seven other states’ chief legal officers warn that the agreement would allow the CSC to strip conference revenue, impose postseason bans and force universities into mandatory arbitration and sweeping gag orders. The letter also argues the agreement’s enforcement system is arbitrary and suggests it may be intended to bolster support for the controversial SCORE Act in Congress. The group urged the CSC to withdraw the proposal and work with member schools to craft a lawful framework that protects student-athletes and ensures transparency and accountability.