# RUMOR: Will the SEC DITCH Tradition for a 24-Team Playoff and Chasing DOLLARS? | Greedy or Smart?

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Podcast: [Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sec-daily-college-football-basketball-podcast-854104)
Published: 2026-05-07T10:00:00+00:00
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revenue. Are fans, players, and coaches truly on board, or is this expansion driven by a select few chasing dollars? Chris Gordy and Chris Marler break down how conference championship games and NIL demands are reshaping the landscape, questioning whether college football is sacrificing its soul for modern profit. Key topics include the future of the SEC Championship Game, the looming impact on bowl season, and whether playoff expansion guarantees true inclusivity or just more of the same elite matchups. The conversation also spotlights Clark Lea’s and Greg Sankey’s positions, the outsized influence of TV contracts, and college football’s growing resemblance to the NFL and March Madness. Plus, updates on Kentucky basketball recruiting woes, Ole Miss quarterback additions, and Joel Klatt’s bold skepticism about Alabama’s postseason outlook.

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