SEC commissioner Greg Sankey dismissed the notion that the conference is pursuing the creation of a super league in partnership with the Big Ten.
Sankey said the suggestion that the SEC wants to form such a breakaway structure is “not consistent with the truth,” pushing back on a narrative that has surfaced amid ongoing discussion about the future shape of major college athletics.
The SEC and Big Ten remain two of the most influential conferences in college sports, particularly as realignment and governance issues continue to reshape the national landscape. Sankey’s comments serve as a direct response to claims that the two leagues are seeking to consolidate power through a separate competition model.
No additional details were provided regarding any formal proposal or plan, and Sankey’s statement emphasized that the super league characterization does not reflect the SEC’s position.