The Big Ten and SEC could come together on a scheduling partnership, according to ESPN’s Heather Dinich. In meetings between the conferences, both could seek a substantial change to the College Football Playoff.
“Sources in both leagues told ESPN on Monday they would prefer to have potentially four automatic bids each to the playoff when the next contract begins in 2026,” Dinich wrote. “CFP leaders haven’t determined yet what the playoff will look like beyond this season and next. Some said they need to know that before making any decisions about future scheduling partnerships.”
As one SEC source put it: “I’m for anything that gives us the maximum number of postseason opportunities. I don’t count bowl games as postseason opportunities,” the source said via Dinich.
The Big Ten and SEC could have a stranglehold in the CFP if this goes though. Some officials reportedly expressed interest in limiting the role of the 13-member selection committee or even eliminating it entirely.
The goal would be to remove subjectivity from the selection process. Having automatic spots goes a long way in minimizing it, at the very least.
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