Big Ten ADs would back 5-plus-11 CFP model if SEC adds 9th conference game

May 29, 2025

By Nick Schultz, On3 Sports: During their weekly call Wednesday, Big Ten athletics directors discussed a 5-plus-11 College Football Playoff model the SEC is considering, On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed. Many of them wouldn’t support such a change if the SEC stays at eight conference games instead of moving to nine, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger added.

The discussed 16-team format would have spots for the five highest-ranked conference champions, as well as 11 at-large teams. SEC officials are meeting in Destin this week for the league’s spring meetings, and Dellenger said the Big 12 and SEC support the 5-plus-11 model.

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