PCSA 'ON LIFE SUPPORT' NCAA was nearing historic win in Congress, then voters changed everything BRENT SCHROTENBOER | USA TODAY Nov 7, 2026 Nov 7, 2026 0 1 of 2 LSU head coach Lane Kiffin leads his team on the field prior to a game against Mississippi State at tiger Stadium on Oct. 17 in Baton Rouge, La. SCOTT CLAUSE, USA TODAY NETWORK House Speaker Mike Johnson is interviewed by USA TODAY White House correspondent Francesca Chambers at the U.S. Capitol on June 29 in Washington. JOSH MORGAN, USA TODAY NETWORK Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BRENT SCHROTENBOER | USA TODAY SPORTS & POLITICS | COMMENTARYkAm%96 r@?8C6DD:@?2= =68:D=2E:@? 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