
 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
May 27, 2026

There has been widespread speculation that the SEC, and maybe the Big Ten, could seek to ditch NCAA governance and set their own rules for things like NIL.
Would they ever actually leave the other conferences on the field as well?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I am joined by ‘Locked On SEC’ host Chris Gordy to discuss the first day of the league’s Spring Meetings.
Will Greg Sankey take advantage of being the only holdout on the 24-team Playoff?
Penn State has one of the easiest schedules in all of the Power Four conferences.
Will Matt Campbell have a roster capable of taking advantage of it?
‘Locked On Nittany Lions’ host Zach Seyko joins to discuss.
00:00 SEC and Big Ten breaking away
06:11 College sports NIL deals debate
09:46 College sports conference dynamics
13:12 Greg Sankey’s influence on SEC decisions
16:10 Future of College Football Playoff
18:05 SEC self-governance discussion
22:30 Coaches share college football concerns
26:39 Penn State’s playoff chances
30:10 Improving defense and offensive line change
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