SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey proposes new College Football Playoff criteria

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has shared specific requirements for a potential 24-team expansion of the College Football Playoff. In a memo sent to the CFP management committee, Sankey proposed that teams must play 10 games against Power 4 opponents to qualify for the postseason field. This mandate aims to limit the reliance on non-conference games against weaker opponents, requiring teams to include at least one Power 4 school on their non-conference schedule. While the College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the current season, interest in further expansion has prompted discussion regarding future qualification standards. The proposal remains a point of consideration as the committee prepares for future meetings regarding the structure of the postseason. Fans and officials are currently weighing the impact such a requirement would have on regular season scheduling and conference structures.

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