Could the SEC really break away? Commish says conversations are real but that’s not what they want

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey confirmed ongoing discussions about the SEC potentially separating from the NCAA, though it's not their preferred option. The SEC cited frustrations with NCAA governance issues, including Congressional legislation, litigation over eligibility rules, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments, but highlighted their recent 13 national championships as a reason to remain within the current framework.