Ask, why are they doing this? SEC & BIG fighting when year ago lovie dovie.
Well let’s start with why they were lovie dovie a year ago, they worked together to get control of the playoff and get most of the money. They said if you don’t give it to us we are going to leave and have our own playoff. It worked, it’s up to them to decide the playoff rules and they get 60% of the money. Yep even threw ND a bone in the MOU to get some good will with ND, be careful though, they are going to want something later, maybe to join? 🤷♂️
However, what is causing the so called divorce? I think the B1G has realized that the SEC is not done consolidating power. Not only do they want some of the ACC and maybe B12 schools, they also want some B1G schools and probably ND too. I could see multiple regions in this P1, with maybe even the NFL running it like MLB runs their farm teams. I don’t know for sure, but they are up to something, and the B1G and other commissioners know they want the power and money to themselves. You’re right, it’s two Silverback Gorillas fighting since those two own the power, but I am not sure where this will end up.
** Edited by Stech at 1/19/2026, 7:26:01 AM
Thread Replies (12)
SEC & B1G seem to be on a path toward divorce (Commissioners Miami today)🔗
-- Stech
Jan 18, 2026 at 07:47 PM ET
Stech
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01/18/26 07:47 PM ET
I think this is more Fox vs E$PN.**
-- Lakeridgehokie
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:28 AM ET
Lakeridgehokie
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01/19/26 10:28 AM ET
I agree that’s the battle, they write the checks & said so in another post
-- Stech
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM ET
Stech
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01/19/26 10:57 AM ET
At the least, it’s going to be interesting to watch, but this can change
-- Stech
Jan 19, 2026 at 08:55 AM ET
Stech
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01/19/26 08:55 AM ET
Well, they both don't trust one another so this is a byproduct
-- goldendomer
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
goldendomer
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01/19/26 12:02 AM ET
Ask, why are they doing this? SEC & BIG fighting when year ago lovie dovie.
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-- Stech
Jan 19, 2026 at 07:21 AM ET
Stech
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01/19/26 07:21 AM ET
The big question I have is:
-- RandomAsianGuy
Jan 18, 2026 at 11:54 PM ET
RandomAsianGuy
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01/18/26 11:54 PM ET
I think that’s the crux of it, this is a network war they both want the $$$
-- Stech
Jan 19, 2026 at 06:43 AM ET
Stech
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01/19/26 06:43 AM ET
If the Big 18 adds 6 by 2028…
-- Calamitous
Jan 18, 2026 at 09:39 PM ET
Calamitous
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01/18/26 09:39 PM ET
I am saying 24 in the playoff, not the conference. I will look at the post
-- Stech
Jan 18, 2026 at 10:52 PM ET
Stech
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01/18/26 10:52 PM ET