During SEC meetings at the Hilton SanDestin resort in Miramar Beach, Florida, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey discussed the conference's position on potential expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP). Sankey clarified that the SEC did not initiate discussions regarding a 16-team format, attributing that to the Big Ten. He noted that the SEC is not rushing to make decisions despite external pressures and emphasized the need for the conference to address internal economic structures. Sankey acknowledged a divided sentiment among athletic directors and presidents about expansion, indicating that while some support it for revenue generation, there is no consensus on the number of teams. He also mentioned the financial implications of expansion and the importance of existing contracts. The SEC is currently navigating various challenges, including comments made by Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and investigations into NIL deals.
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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Addresses CFP Expansion Discussions
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey addressed the ongoing discussions about the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff during meetings in Florida. He clarified that the SEC did not start the conversation about a 16-team format, which was initiated by the Big Ten. Sankey highlighted the internal divisions within the SEC regarding expansion and the financial considerations that accompany such decisions.
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Greg Sankey makes it clear that SEC didn’t start the 16-team CFP format discussion, that's on the Big Ten
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