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SEC Commissioner Shares Statement As States Halt Betting on Alabama Baseball Amid Concerns

As the questions surrounding wagering on Alabama baseball continue, the SEC commissioner formally addressed the matter for the first time.

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SEC One Important Step Closer to Football Schedule Format Decision

Commissioner Greg Sankey said a decision between an eight- and nine-game format needs to be done by the time league leaders meet next month.

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The New-Look CFP Has New Dates: 2024 Playoff to Start Earlier in December

Commissioners determined start dates for the expanded playoff, with first-round games set to start the third week of the month on same day as Saturday NFL contests.

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Sankey Confirms SEC Is Formulating Harsher Field-Storming Penalties

The conference has created a working group focused on developing proposals to curtail the recent number of such events.

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SEC Mulling Drastic Punishments for Storming the Field

The conference harbors safety concerns over letting thousands of fans on the field, and schools could lose future home games or even be forced to forfeit a win in the future.

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What an Expanded NCAA Tournament Bracket Would Look Like Right Now

If your program didn’t make this year’s NCAA tournament, it likely would in one of these debated 80-team or 96-team formats.

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Nick Saban on NIL: Players ‘Are Going to School Where They Can Make the Most Money’

In an exclusive interview with SI, the Alabama coach talks about the need for more NIL regulations, player safety and the latest rules changes.

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No longer a question of if Texas A&M will face Texas in SEC play, but how often?

DALLAS — As a Texas A&M assistant and then head coach, R.C. Slocum faced off against Texas exactly 30 times, each game special in its own way

Tribune News Service

Jeff Gordon: NCAA Tournament should expand to accommodate greater competitive depth

This crazy college basketball season has underscored why the NCAA Tournament should expand from 68 teams to 90.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

SEC’s Sankey Appears to Take Shot at Kevin Warren After Bears News

The commissioner made his remarks at a celebration for Georgia's football national title.

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College Sports’ Rapid Winds of Change Blow Through the Big Ten

Former commissioner Kevin Warren led the conference through a momentous three years, but his exit adds another moving part to the volatile college sports landscape.

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Greg Sankey: Bama, Tennessee and LSU All Deserve CFP Consideration

The SEC commissioner stumps for his big programs, as his Big Ten counterparts do the same heading into championship weekend.

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Dennis Gates Wants to See NCAA Tournament Field Doubled

The current slate of 68 teams isn’t nearly enough for the first-year SEC coach.

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Big Ten Commissioner Open to Expanding NCAA Tournaments

Kevin Warren also spoke on the integration of USC and UCLA and his push for equity in men’s and women’s basketball.

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What We Know—and Don’t Know—About CFP Expansion

The sport’s postseason is expanding to 12 teams, but plenty of questions remain—such as, when will it take effect?

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Six Issues That Need Fixing for a 12-Team CFB Playoff

While college football has voted to adopt a 12-team playoff model beginning in 2026, there are still plenty of obstacles to overcome before then.

Orlando Sentinel

SEC’s Greg Sankey sees more work ahead before College Football Playoff expansion

NEW ORLEANS — When Greg Sankey arrived in New Orleans for Sunday’s showdown between Florida State and LSU, it had been an incredible 72 hours for the SEC commissioner.

Tribune News Service

Georgia coach Kirby Smart unmoved by playoff expansion

ATHENS, Ga. — Under coach Kirby Smart, Georgia figures to be a factor in the College Football Playoff going forward, no matter its current or future format. For now, at least, we know it’s expanding to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season. That was decided by unanimous vote…

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SI:AM | Recapping CFB Week 1

Plus, a big upset at the U.S. Open.

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An Inside Look at the Most Powerful Person in College Sports

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has brought a measured calm, and a ton more money, to his conference—but his victories have sparked questions about the future of college sports.

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SEC Commissioner Says CFP Is Unlikely to Expand Before 2026

Greg Sankey explained why he felt the impending expansion won’t happen sooner than expected.

Tribune News Service

Wasted time: College football expansion could have come months ago

ATLANTA — The road to Atlanta might become more crowded.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ben Frederickson: Mizzou football faithful want forward progress in Eli Drinkwitz's 3rd season

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Beer pong was played in front of a thumping bass on College Avenue. Washers were tossed in the shaded grass along Sixth Street. Chicken wings were smoked and burgers were grilled in the prime tailgating spots around Memorial Stadium.

Tribune News Service

College football’s chaotic offseason yields to emotion of season

ATLANTA — College football’s focus now is back on the field, at least temporarily, after a chaotic offseason dominated by such issues as player pay, transfers, conference realignment, coaches’ salaries and the like.

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College Football’s 25 Most Intriguing People in Suits

Commissioners, agents, politicians, NIL company executives and more will play a key role in the sport this fall.

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