Greg Sankey
Coverage of Greg Sankey in the Nexus archive.
- College football leaders weigh 16- or 24-team playoff, but need time to sort out revenue details
College football leaders are considering expanding the playoff to 16 or 24 teams but require more time to resolve revenue and scheduling details. Discussions involve commissioners and focus on impacts to venues, conference title games, and potential market value for additional games. A decision is pending further analysis ahead of a September meeting.
- Outlining concerns, SEC’s Sankey worries Senate bill could produce more lawsuits, not fewer
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed concerns that the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan Senate bill, could increase litigation rather than reduce it by allowing athletes to file civil lawsuits. Sankey and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti requested revisions to limit legal exposure for schools and conferences, including broader preemption of state laws and clearer protections for compliance. The bill, sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, aims to address college sports reforms but faces criticism over its potential legal and financial impacts.
- Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek demands SEC change game times for Razorbacks' football team
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek publicly requested the SEC and ESPN to adjust the Razorbacks' football schedule, citing concerns over a back-to-back game scenario with a late kick against Utah followed by an early game against Georgia. The SEC released initial 2026 schedule details, prompting mixed reactions from fans, some of whom argue the time difference is negligible for athletes. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey acknowledged the scheduling challenges.
- Greg Sankey makes it clear that SEC didn’t start the 16-team CFP format discussion, that's on the Big Ten
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey clarified that the SEC did not initiate the 16-team College Football Playoff (CFP) format discussion, which is being driven by the Big Ten. The article highlights internal divisions within the SEC regarding expansion, economic structure debates, and controversies involving LSU's Lane Kiffin and Texas's Steve Sarkisian. It also notes ongoing NCAA investigations into Ole Miss related to NIL deals and racial concerns.
- Inside the fight: NIL arms race fueling new push for College Football Playoff expansion
The College Football Playoff (CFP) expansion debate is intensifying amid rising NIL costs and financial pressures on athletic departments. The SEC and Big Ten remain divided on playoff size, with the SEC advocating for a 16-team format and the Big Ten pushing for 24 teams. Legal battles over NIL, like the House v. NCAA case, further complicate potential structural changes.