US EditionThe SEC and Big Ten Are Currently at a Standstill over the College Football Playoff Format
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – The SEC and Big Ten hold joint authority over the College Football Playoff format with a decision deadline of Dec. 1, 2025, while other conferences seek guaranteed automatic bids.
- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stated on Monday in Atlanta that discussions with the Big Ten about the structure of the College Football Playoff for the season following the upcoming one have not reached a consensus.
- The disagreement arose partly from differing views between the SEC pushing to keep five automatic bids with 11 at-large spots and the Big Ten favoring four automatic bids plus other formats.
- Sankey emphasized that the memorandum of understanding grants decision-making authority jointly to the SEC and Big Ten, requiring them to consult other leagues and use this power with wisdom.
- He stated, "That can stay if we can't agree," referring to maintaining the current 12-team playoff with five conference champions, and highlighted frequent discussions with Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti.
- The ongoing debate suggests the playoff could remain at 12 teams for 2026, but discussions continue as power conferences weigh expansion benefits, scheduling, and preserving competitive balance.
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The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff format
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC and Big Ten have not agreed on a College Football Playoff format beyond this season.
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