US EditionSEC Commissioner: 'More Traction' on 16-Team Playoff than He Anticipated
- The Southeastern Conference commissioner noted a growing interest among league leaders this spring in increasing the College Football Playoff field from 12 teams to 16 during their meetings.
- Last week, unanimous consent was reached among the ten FBS conferences plus Notre Dame to implement a straight seeding format for next year's 12-team College Football Playoff.
- Discussions will involve school presidents, athletic directors, and coaches, as the SEC and Big Ten are expected to lead decisions for changes effective in the 2026 season.
- Commissioner Greg Sankey noted that the idea of expanding to 16 teams has gained more support within his league than he initially expected, but stressed that no final decisions have been reached and this week’s meetings are intended to further discuss the proposals.
- Schools must raise revenue to cover $20.5 million in name, image, likeness payments and added financial aid, with a potential lawsuit settlement possibly resolved during these meetings.
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SEC commissioner: ‘More traction’ on 16-team playoff than he anticipated
The commissioner of the Southeastern Conference is hearing increased interest from his league’s leaders about a previously little-discussed idea of expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 16 teams.
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MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The commissioner of the Southeastern Conference is hearing an increased amount of interest from his league’s leaders about a previously little-discussed idea of expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 16 teams. The future…
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