SEC commissioner insists league remains the best despite Big Ten success
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey asserted that the Southeastern Conference is still the top league in college football, claiming it "stands alone" despite the Big Ten's recent dominance. The Big Ten has captured the last three national titles and holds a perfect record against the SEC in College Football Playoff matchups over the past three years. Sankey's comments come amidst ongoing discussions about the competitive balance between the two conferences. Future matchups and championships could further influence the perception of each league's standing.
- •Sankey calls SEC the best league in college football.
- •Big Ten has won last three national titles.
- •SEC holds a 4-0 record against Big Ten in recent playoff matchups.
- •Discussions about league dominance are ongoing.
- •Future championships will further influence perceptions.
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"SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said his league still "stands alone" despite the Big Ten winning the past three national titles and holding a 4-0 record against the SEC over the past three seasons in head-to-head CFP matchups.
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