# Could The SEC Break Away From The NCAA?!

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Podcast: [ESPN College GameDay](https://stenobird.com/podcast/espn-college-gameday-5641986)
Published: 2026-05-27T22:16:00+00:00
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss whether the SEC could eventually break away from the NCAA, and if so who would enforce the rules. The guys also dive into whether the College Sports Commission and even Congress can effectively regulate the sport. Plus, the guys get into Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation and whether medical leniency make sense or if cases like this could create exploitable loopholes in the future. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is college football turning into the NFL? 3:24 - Does Ed Ogeron belong at LSU? 7:25 - SEC to break away form NCAA? 9:11 - Can the SEC follow its own rules? 19:47 - Can the College Sports Commission to enforce rules? 22:25 - Can Congress enforce rules? 25:59 - Should the market dictate college spending? 35:36 - Is it fair to give Brendan Sorsby medical leniency? 47:30 - Joey Chestnut hot dog drama, explained 52:10 - Steve Sarkisian’s basket weaving comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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