For students, alumni and fans, there's nothing like college football on an autumn afternoon. The thrill of the action, the roar of the crowd, and the beauty of a packed stadium combine to make the sport one of the most popular in the nation in the 157 years since collegiate players first took the field for a game.

The experience has changed dramatically since 1869, and not all for the better. The top tier of college football, known now as the Football Bowl Subdivision, resembles the professional game more with each passing year, prompting calls to implement rules to better manage the sport.

The Protect College Sports Act, which passed the Senate last week, is Congress' answer,........

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