Big Ten's Tony Petitti makes it clear to SEC: Agree to 24-team CFP expansion or format stays at 12
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti has emphasized the need for a 24-team college football playoff format, stating that a 16-team option is not economically viable. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey remains firm on either maintaining the current 12-team format or adding only four teams. The ongoing discussions reflect the financial pressures and competitive landscape of college athletics.
- ▪Tony Petitti insists that the college football playoff must expand to 24 teams or remain at 12.
- ▪SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is opposed to a 16-team format and prefers to either keep the current system or add a few teams.
- ▪The debate over playoff expansion is fueled by financial considerations and the desire for increased revenue.
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OutKick-Sports Big Ten's Tony Petitti makes it clear to SEC: Agree to 24-team CFP expansion or format stays at 12 The Big Ten commissioner says a 16-team format doesn't work economically, citing loss of conference title game revenue By Trey Wallace OutKick Published May 20, 2026 11:22am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'CRITICALLY IMPORTANT': Commissioners discuss a national standard in collegiate athletics Commissioners Tony Petitti, Jim Phillips, Brett Yormark and Greg Sankey discuss the need for need for standard in college sports across the country.
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