College Football is in a state of turmoil like never before. The influence of NIL deals and news of several notable teams changing conferences have drastically changed the outlook of the sport. Every person involved in college football seems to have differing opinions on what is best as these uncharted waters are attempted to be navigated. Laine Higgins of the Wall Street Journal reported from SEC media day that there were some interesting comments from Commissioner Greg Sankey.

It is important to note that just over two weeks ago, UCLA and USC annouced they would be leaving the PAC 12 in order to join the Big Ten. This move will officially begin in the 2024 season. Commissioner Sankey made it quite clear that he saw Texas and Oklahoma as better fitting additions to the SEC.

The Commissioner certainly has a point about restoring rivalries and the georgraphic layout. Arguably the best part of college football are the rivalries that occur. The passion of the fan bases is nearly unmatched and a key part of the sport. Ensuring that these rivalry games can continue is crucial to the longterm sucess. Keeping teams in the same general geographical locations help to grow these rivalry games and traditions. This appears to be the root of the SEC's disinterest in the California schools.

There are still certainly some major changes to the college football on the horizion. The recent string of changes to conferences and standards will have long-term effects on the sport. This was a hot topic in Commisoner Sankey's avaiability. It seems just about every notable college football figure desires some more clear standards and this to be ironed out soon.