Greg Sankey makes it clear that SEC didn’t start the 16-team CFP format discussion, that's on the Big Ten
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey clarified that the SEC did not initiate discussions about the 16-team College Football Playoff format, attributing that to the Big Ten. As SEC meetings commence, there are concerns about the conference's internal divisions regarding future expansion and economic strategies. The SEC is facing pressure from other conferences but is taking a cautious approach to any potential changes.
- ▪Greg Sankey stated that the SEC was not responsible for starting the 16-team CFP format discussions.
- ▪The SEC is currently experiencing internal divisions about its economic future and potential expansion.
- ▪Despite external pressures, the SEC is not rushing to make decisions regarding changes in the conference.
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OutKick-Sports Greg Sankey makes it clear that SEC didn’t start the 16-team CFP format discussion, that's on the Big Ten Greg Sankey's conference faces CFP discourse, NCAA investigations and a divided membership on its economic future By Trey Wallace OutKick Published May 25, 2026 7:48pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lane Kiffin's Narcissism Led To His Weak Apology | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Tim Brando calls Lane Kiffin a narcissist for his Ole Miss statement & weak apology MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. - As SEC meetings get underway inside the Hilton SanDestin resort on the beaches of Florida, the question remains on how divided the conference is on moving further into expansion in the future.
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