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Greg Sankey, SEC commissioner · Jul 20, 2026 · 12-team/revenue-sharing (2024-26) · permalink

“We're not interested in finding the easiest path, we are focused on finding the right path.”

Opening SEC Media Days, Sankey pushed back on a 24-team CFP. He said there is no clear evidence of media interest, the calendar is already strained, and the sport needs to find the right path rather than the easiest one.

Source: Sports Illustrated: Greg Sankey Sends Strong Message Amid 24-Team CFP Debate During SEC Media Days

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