
SEC Chief Challenges Playoff Expansion Plans
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey explains why a 16‑team College Football Playoff better preserves the significance of regular‑season play, even as other voices push for expansion.
May 12, 2026
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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey explains why a 16‑team College Football Playoff better preserves the significance of regular‑season play, even as other voices push for expansion.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says the sport must first determine the 'tipping point' of meaningful games before expanding the College Football Playoff, as support for a 16‑team model wanes and a 24‑team proposal gains traction.