SEC Could Go Solo Says Kirby Smart
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- Published
- May 27, 2026
- Duration
- 1:55
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- Last updated
- May 31, 2026
Discusses football.
Summary
Kirby Smart is throwing down the gauntlet: if the power conferences can’t agree on college football’s future, the SEC should just go it alone. With NIL deals reshaping revenue, the transfer portal turning into free agency, and playoff expansion talks stalled, Smart’s blunt call for autonomy reflects a growing frustration among elite programs. As the finan…
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Kirby Smart is throwing down the gauntlet: if the power conferences can’t agree on college football’s future, the SEC should just go it alone. With NIL deals reshaping revenue, the transfer portal turning into free agency, and playoff expansion talks stalled, Smart’s blunt call for autonomy reflects a growing frustration among elite programs. As the financial and regulatory divide widens, the possibility of a conference split looms larger — and Smart’s leadership could be the spark that ignites
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- football