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Greg Sankey, Jul 14, 2025

Greg Sankey, SEC commissioner · Jul 14, 2025 · 12-team/revenue-sharing (2024-26) · permalink

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At 2025 SEC Media Days, Sankey defended the CFP memorandum of understanding that gives the SEC and Big Ten decision-making authority on the format. He said that without an agreement the 5+7 12-team model could simply stay.

Source: ASAP Sports: 2025 SEC Football Media Days - July 14 - Greg Sankey (transcript)

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