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Bomani Jones is joined by Stephen Godfrey to examine the “Protect College Sports Act,” ESPN’s support for the legislation and the growing effort to regain control over college athletes.
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Today, Bomani and Godfrey explain why a proposed $20 million compensation cap could benefit athletic departments while limiting what athletes can earn. They also examine Nick Saban’s advocacy for greater control, Ted Cruz’s appearance on College GameDay and the conflict between ESPN’s role as a media company and its enormous financial stake in college football.
Then, the conversation turns to Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford as LSU faces Ole Miss. Bomani and Godfrey break down Kiffin’s departure, Pete Golding’s unexpected opportunity, Trinidad Chambliss’ rise and why LSU–Ole Miss could become college football’s messiest revenge game.
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"Steven Godfrey on ESPN & the Fight to Control College Football + Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss | 09.16" is an episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones. Runtime 50 min. Published September 16, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.