SEC, Big Ten ADs to Discuss Transformative Changes in College Football

NIL Daily/Sports Illustrated  |  Jan 23, 2025

The SEC and Big Ten athletic directors are set to meet on February 19 in New Orleans to discuss transformative issues in college football, including potential changes to the College Football Playoff (CFP) format, NCAA governance reform, and preparations for revenue sharing under the pending House v. NCAA settlement.

This marks their second joint meeting, following an initial gathering in Nashville last October.

The timing of this meeting is critical.

A week later, CFP commissioners will meet in Dallas to finalize details on playoff structure and governance as the current CFP agreement approaches its expiration in 2026. Among the proposals is a 14-team playoff format that could drastically reshape the postseason landscape. This model would grant four automatic bids each to the SEC and Big Ten, two to the ACC and Big 12, one to the top-ranked Group of 5 champion, and one at-large bid, likely reserved for Notre Dame or the next-highest-ranked team.