Alabama AD Drops Bombshell on SEC Championship’s Fate: Has the Opportunity Already Passed?
The SEC, ACC and Big 12 favored a proposal to expand the playoff to 16 teams, using a 5+11 format. The Big Ten stood in persistent opposition while uncorking a variety of other plans, the latest of which revolve around 24 teams.
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Some SEC coaches, like Tennessee’s Josh Heupel and Georgia’s Kirby Smart, have voiced interest in 24 teams.
At Alabama, Byrne continues to favor 16.
“I think we need to pick a lane,” he said. “We were headed for 16, and then there seemed to be pressure for 24. So, as soon as we get to 24, I guess you could say, ‘Well, we better go to 48.’ I mean, at some point, we have to pick a lane.”
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