Greg Sankey on the idea of a formal Big 10/SEC scheduling agreement. He said the options are 1) stay out of it 2) facilitate it or 3) mandate them to play. He calls the mandate “incredibly difficult.” He said it’s a “long road to hoe” for a formal mandate.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) May 28, 2025
As the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten continue to set the pace in college football, discussions are underway about a potential partnership that could bring more regular-season matchups between the two powerhouse leagues.
The SEC and Big Ten have widened their lead over other conferences in recent years, both in terms of on-field success and national perception. The intensifying rivalry has prompted several SEC coaches to explore ways to formalize more inter-conference games, aiming to further elevate competition and national interest.
One proposal would add a ninth conference game for SEC teams, with each school playing a Big Ten opponent as part of its regular-season schedule. The move would create marquee matchups throughout the fall, such as Texas vs. Ohio State or Alabama vs. Michigan, and could have significant implications for College Football Playoff selection.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey recently addressed the idea, outlining three possible approaches: staying out of the process, facilitating the partnership, or mandating participation. Sankey told ESPN’s Pete Thamel that a mandate would be “incredibly difficult” to implement and could take years to approve, given the range of opinions among coaches and administrators.
Some SEC coaches have expressed concerns about the proposal, citing the physical toll of an already demanding conference schedule. Adding another high-level opponent could increase injury risk and potentially interfere with traditional rivalry games, particularly for Florida, Georgia,…
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