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Big Ten Pushes 24-Team College Football Playoff as SEC Signals Openness

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey indicated some in his league see 24 teams as the right move despite internal research pointing to 16.

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Overview

  • Big Ten coaches and leaders used their spring meetings in California to present a unified front for a 24-team playoff, with commissioner Tony Petitti backing the plan.
  • SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said many SEC coaches and athletic directors view 24 teams as the right direction, though he noted the league’s research favors a 16-team model.
  • A 2024 agreement requires both the Big Ten and SEC to sign off on any change, and the playoff stays at 12 teams this season with a Dec. 1 deadline to set a 2027 format.
  • Moving to 24 teams would likely end conference championship games and shift the season earlier to fit extra rounds, which would reshape schedules and affect title-game revenue.
  • The ACC, Big 12 and the American Football Coaches Association have voiced support for 24, while some coaches and columnists warn a larger bracket could dilute the stakes of regular-season games.