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SEC's Sankey confirms breakaway discussions, says NCAA governance remains a major concern

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey opened SEC Football Media Days by confirming there have been discussions about the conference potentially breaking away from the NCAA, though he stressed such a move is not imminent.

Opinion

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Greg Sankey keeps floating an SEC breakaway when the focus should be on improving the NCAA, not leaving it

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Greg Sankey on SEC’s NCAA breakaway talks: ‘They’re real’

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey confirms talks about potential break away from NCAA

He presented a lengthy statement on the college football playoff expansion, government involvement in the sport, and a potential break away from the NCAA.

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Greg Sankey calls SEC football's best conference — but is he right?

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Greg Sankey acknowledges reality that SEC could leave NCAA

Georgia HC Kirby Smart backs SEC breakaway

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Yardbarker on MSN · 4h

Georgia HC Kirby Smart backs SEC breakaway, but NCAA shouldn't take that seriously yet

SEC leaders and coaches continue warning the NCAA that they're seriously considering breaking away from the governing body. Is that a legit threat, or are they bluffing?

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Kirby Smart Doubles Down on Potential SEC Breakaway at Media Days

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SEC notebook: Kirby Smart wants Georgia 'bigger' in biggest moments

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 6h

Kirby Smart’s methods face even more scrutiny this season

TAMPA, Fla. — Tuesday morning, Kirby Smart told the masses at SEC media days that he’s not afraid to make changes if necessary.

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Kirby Smart Reveals True Feelings on Gunner Stockton at SEC Media Days

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 9h

How Georgia football plans to ‘thunder’ into 2026 season

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Kirby Smart asked if no Tennessee game is 'one less win,' 'You said that, not me'

The Vols are also not playing Florida this season after meeting the Gators annually since 1992.

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Let The Big ‘Dawg Speak: Kirby Smart Takes The Stage At SEC Media Days

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Kirby Smart clarifies question over ‘sustainability’ in college sports, points to Olympic, women’s sports

What are the SEC’s breakaway choices? From going nuclear to the mild option

The SEC breaking away has been percolating for a while. It received more life Monday when commissioner Greg Sankey called the talk “real.”

5hon MSN

Georgia HC Kirby Smart Shares Honest Thoughts on SEC Breaking From NCAA

Talking season is well underway in college football. That’s continued with SEC Media Days, where Georgia Bulldogs Kirby Smart made headlines on Tuesday.Smart shared that he’s ready for the SEC to break away from the NCAA.

Sankey Unloads Brutal Truth on SEC NCAA Split

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey admits breakaway talks are real but frames them as honest frustration, not leverage, while pushing for bill changes.

Commissioner Greg Sankey insists SEC breakaway threat is real as rules frustrations linger

Greg Sankey opened SEC football media days by talking about the Protect College Sports Act, NCAA frustrations, Playoff expansion and more.

WFMY News2

BREAKAWAY? SEC's Greg Sankey SPEAKS as Big 10 Also Ponders Self-Governance Free from NCAA

BREAKAWAY? SEC's Greg Sankey SPEAKS as Big 10 Also Ponders Self-Governance Free from NCAA SEC and Big Ten super league talk, playoff expansion, NCAA governance, and Penn State’s Big Ten outlook discussed on Locked On College Football.

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SEC wants more playoff favoritism as Greg Sankey complains about 'unsatisfactory' talks with CFB Playoff

The SEC went 1-8 in bowl games against Power 4 teams and 0-3 in the playoff, yet Greg Sankey still claims the conference deserves more credit.