The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission, the formal athlete leadership body of the oldest Division I conference in the U.S., sent a letter addressed to Baker on Tuesday to cite their concerns over the threat that they feel the growth of prop bets poses to student-athletes.
Members of the commission, which includes 22 athletes representing all 18 Big Ten schools, wrote that prop betting presents “unique risks” at the college level.
“These bets focus on individual and team actions and performances, leaving student-athletes directly at the center of gambling outcomes and exposed to potential backlash,” they wrote. “Limiting or eliminating prop betting on college athletes would be a meaningful step toward reducing harassment, protecting mental well-being and preserving the integrity of college co..
