Joel Klatt: SEC Coaches Have Disagreement With Commissioner Greg Sankey
Summary
Big Ten and ACC leaders support expanding the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 24 teams, but SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey backs a 16-team model. Many coaches and athletic directors in the SEC prefer a 24-team playoff, which may cause disagreement with Sankey at upcoming SEC meetings.Key Facts
- Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips support a 24-team CFP format.
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey supports a 16-team CFP format.
- About 90% of SEC coaches and all SEC athletic directors reportedly favor a 24-team CFP model.
- The SEC spring meetings may involve conflicts between coaches wanting 24 teams and Commissioner Sankey.
- University presidents in the SEC have final authority over decisions; commissioners work for them.
- If enough university presidents support the 24-team plan, the SEC’s stance could change.
- Some SEC head coaches, like Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, prefer a four-team playoff or oppose expansion beyond that.
- The current 12-team CFP model may remain short term, but a 24-team playoff expansion is considered likely eventually.
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