Sankey Says Big Ten Floated 16-Team CFP, as SEC Splits on 12-Team Path
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Updated · Fox News · May 25
Sankey Says Big Ten Floated 16-Team CFP, as SEC Splits on 12-Team Path
12 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 25
Greg Sankey said Monday the Big Ten—not the SEC—put 16-team College Football Playoff models on the table last year, pushing back on claims the SEC drove expansion talks.
The SEC commissioner said conference leaders are not aligned on the next format, adding he does not expect a unanimous vote even on keeping a 12-team field.
Expansion pressure is tied to money: some SEC officials see a larger playoff as a revenue play, while Sankey noted the league is already bound by existing contracts, including its championship game.
The comments came as SEC meetings opened in Florida, underscoring broader uncertainty over how quickly the conference will move while it shares power over the sport's future with the Big Ten.
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