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Sankey dismisses breakaway talk as SEC expands schedule

7/21/2026

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Greg Sankey dismissed breakaway talk as empty posturing, warning it would ruin the SEC.
The SEC has not placed a team in the College Football Playoff title game since 2022 and holds a 3-7 playoff record.
SEC coaches adopted a nine-game conference schedule for the first time, matching the Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC.
Early-season matchups against Ohio State and Michigan will test the SEC.

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Story summary

Greg Sankey dismissed breakaway talk as empty posturing, warning it would ruin the SEC.
The SEC has not placed a team in the College Football Playoff title game since 2022 and holds a 3-7 playoff record.
SEC coaches adopted a nine-game conference schedule for the first time, matching the Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC.
Early-season matchups against Ohio State and Michigan will test the SEC.