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Greg Sankey's warning about CFP expansion as Tennessee pushes for bigger bracket
- On Monday, Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey reaffirmed his support for a 16-team College Football Playoff expansion, signaling that disagreement with the Big Ten's 24-team proposal remains unresolved.
- The American Football Coaches Association recently proposed eliminating conference championships and reducing bye weeks, which Sankey criticized for issuing public statements without consulting decision-makers in key roles.
- Sankey said coaches prioritize 'two open weeks' for injury prevention, rejecting the AFCA's push to finish earlier. He emphasized that schedule changes must be supported by research, not speculation.
- The SEC holds contracts for football championships through 2031, with an option extending to 2036, requiring scheduling that accounts for NFL ratings competition and the protected Army-Navy game window.
- Stakeholders must finalize the 2027 format by December 1, with Sankey maintaining that the SEC remains open to conversation but requires concrete information before committing to expanded structures.
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SEC commissioner stands firm on 16-team CFP
BIRMINGHAM — Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey stood firm behind a 16-team College Football Playoff expansion Monday, indicating that a disagreement with the Big Ten — which backs doubling the current bracket to 24 teams — is lingering deep into…
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey stands firm on 16-team CFP and details challenges amid 24-team push
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey indicated a disagreement with the Big Ten — which backs doubling the current CFP bracket to 24 teams — is lingering deep into the offseason.
·Chicago, United States
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Knox NewsGreg Sankey's warning about CFP expansion as Tennessee pushes for bigger bracket
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said the tipping point of games that matter must be determined before College Football Playoff expands to 16 or 24 teams.
·Nashville, United States
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