Joel Klatt: SEC Coaches Have Disagreement With Commissioner Greg Sankey
SEC coaches and athletic directors are largely in favor of expanding the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 24 teams. This contrasts with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's support for a 16-team model. Tensions are expected during upcoming meetings as coaches push for their preferred model against Sankey's stance.
- ▪The majority of SEC coaches and athletic directors favor a 24-team CFP model.
- ▪Greg Sankey has publicly supported a 16-team playoff model.
- ▪Contentious discussions are anticipated between SEC coaches and Sankey during the spring meetings.
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