In a significant move to address eligibility concerns in college athletics, the Big Ten and SEC have both enacted rules preventing NFL, NBA, and WNBA players from returning to their programs after signing professional contracts. The Big Ten now prohibits any football players with pro contracts from rejoining college teams, with consequences including hefty fines and suspensions for violating schools. This decision has sparked discussions among other conferences, such as the ACC and Big 12, which are considering similar measures. The SEC has also clarified its stance, emphasizing that college sports should primarily be for college athletes. Notably, this new regulation may impact rosters, as teams strategize to comply with the updated guidelines while dealing with recent additions of former professional players.