Kirby Smart supports SEC leaving NCAA if there aren't major changes: 'I'm not afraid to break away'
Kirby Smart, head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, has expressed support for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) to break away from the NCAA if significant changes are not made. He believes that the SEC is strong enough to govern itself and create its own rules, which could lead to greater financial stability for its programs. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has echoed similar sentiments, highlighting frustrations with the current lack of clarity in college sports regulations.
- ▪Kirby Smart advocates for the SEC to govern itself if national rules are not established.
- ▪He believes that breaking away could provide financial stability for all sports within the conference.
- ▪SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has expressed frustration over the absence of clear regulations in college sports.
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OutKick-Sports Kirby Smart supports SEC leaving NCAA if there aren't major changes: 'I'm not afraid to break away' SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says conference has discussed its own rules amid lack of national standards By Ian Miller OutKick Published May 26, 2026 10:45pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Congress Is The Only Thing That Can Save College Sports Right Now | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Sen Eric Schmitt explains to Dan Dakich why Congress is the only entity that can save college sports as a whole right now. As with everything else in the world of modern college football, there's debate and disagreement over how to handle NIL and other major issues around the sport.
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