SEC Weighing A Nine-Game Conference Schedule As Playoff Format Deadline Nears
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(BCSNN) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey reaffirmed his support for a nine-game conference football schedule this week, as league officials face mounting pressure to finalize plans for the 2026 season ahead of a looming Nov. 30 deadline tied to the College Football Playoff’s next television contract. The proposal, long debated within SEC circles, has gained renewed urgency amid playoff expansion talks and shifting expectations around strength of schedule.
Add a commentPac-12, Mountain West Headed To Court After Failed Mediation Over Exit And Poaching Fees
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(BCSNN) — The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences are preparing for a legal showdown after mediation efforts failed to resolve a dispute over more than $150 million in exit fees and “poaching penalties” tied to the Pac-12's... well, poaching of five Mountain West schools. The two leagues jointly filed for a hearing on Sept. 9 in U.S. District Court, marking the latest escalation in a conflict that has simmered since last fall.
Add a commentCollege Football Playoff Format Remains In Flux As SEC, Big Ten Diverge Ahead Deadline
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(BCSNN) — With the Dec. 1 deadline looming, the future format of the College Football Playoff remains uncertain as the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten continue to disagree on how best to structure an expanded postseason. Despite months of negotiations and frequent communication between SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, the two power conferences have yet to reach consensus on a model that would take effect in 2026.
Add a commentSun Belt Extends An Invitation To Louisiana Tech After Losing Texas State To The Pac-12
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(BCSNN) — The Sun Belt Conference has officially extended an invitation to Louisiana Tech University to join the league as its 14th member, replacing Texas State, which is set to depart for the Pac-12 in 2026. The move marks a return for the Bulldogs, who were previously affiliated with the Sun Belt from 1991 to 2001. The invitation, approved unanimously by Sun Belt CEOs on Monday morning, signals another significant shift in the ongoing reshaping of college athletics.
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