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SEC anonymous team poll says most schools want 24 team playoff per On3’s

Brett Murphy. Could it just be a Sankey negotiating tactic? If so, what’s his end game in your opinion? PS I just put a picture and not a link because I don’t have an On3 subscription. ** Edited by Stech at 5/27/2026, 9:10:34 AM
Posted: 05/27/2026 at 09:07 AM ET

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SEC anonymous team poll says most schools want 24 team playoff per On3’s
Stech 05/27/26 09:07 AM ET
Be interesting if the schools direct the commissioner this is it
1947Sunbowl 05/27/26 09:37 PM ET
It’s kind of both, he leads, but has to get their votes, good luck to him
Stech 05/28/26 08:17 AM ET
Control is an interesting situation for an executive
1947Sunbowl 05/28/26 09:03 AM ET
Of course they do - expanded CFP access means easier path to job security.
Baltimore_Hokie 05/27/26 10:10 AM ET
Sankey is digging in today on SEC Champ game, his own coaches griped, Lane
Stech 05/27/26 02:39 PM ET
Smart said SEC could leave the NCAA if they dont get their way
1947Sunbowl 05/27/26 09:49 PM ET
Championship games will go as soon as they announce the CFP expansion.
Baltimore_Hokie 05/27/26 03:23 PM ET
I disagree with the premise that nobody will care even when the field
VTHokie2000 05/27/26 03:49 PM ET
I don't think playing for seeding in a field of 16, 18, or 24 is going to-
Baltimore_Hokie 05/27/26 04:01 PM ET
Given that some schools can generate $4-5M for a home game, it may matter
VTHokie2000 05/27/26 04:26 PM ET
It is crystal clear at this point that Sankey knows who pays his salary.
VT ChemE 1986 05/27/26 10:19 AM ET
You could say Fox cut its teeth on the NFL Playoffs. It is using what it
VTHokie2000 05/27/26 11:03 AM ET
FOX getting the NFL in 1994 made it a "real" network.**
mancunian 05/27/26 11:43 AM ET