A fractured SEC looking for consensus on CFP expansion as Big Ten draws clear line at 24-team model
The SEC is facing internal divisions regarding the expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP). While the Big Ten and other conferences support a move to a 24-team model, SEC coaches and athletic directors are split between 16 and 24 teams. The upcoming SEC spring meetings will address these differing opinions and seek a consensus on the future of the playoff format.
- ▪A CBS Sports survey shows SEC coaches and athletic directors are divided on College Football Playoff expansion.
- ▪The Big Ten has committed to a 24-team playoff model, while the SEC is still trying to find its stance.
- ▪SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey supports a 16-team expansion but acknowledges that some within the conference favor 24 teams.
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A fractured SEC looking for consensus on CFP expansion as Big Ten draws clear line at 24-team model A CBS Sports survey shows SEC coaches and athletic directors are split on College Football Playoff expansion while the other three Power Four conferences are in lock-step on a 24-team model By Brandon Marcello May 21, 2026 at 1:15 pm ET • 8 min read Getty Images Greg Sankey arrives in Destin next week with the future of the College Football Playoff in his hands and his own conference split on what to do with it. The Big Ten drew its line in the sand this week at its spring meetings by re-upping its pledge to move from 12 teams to a 24-team field. The ACC and Big 12 are on board, as long as the economics make sense.
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