SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed commitment to maintaining the conference championship game and urged caution on College Football Playoff expansion during the league's spring meetings.

Sankey stated he remains "committed" to the SEC Championship Game despite growing discussions about eliminating conference title games in college football. His position contrasts with momentum in some circles to remove these games as part of playoff restructuring conversations.

Regarding playoff expansion, Sankey emphasized that "we have time" to make decisions about potentially expanding the current 12-team format to 24 teams. His measured approach differs from other Power Four conferences, which have publicly expressed support for the expanded playoff format.

The commissioner's comments come as college football continues to navigate significant structural changes, including conference realignment and playoff format discussions. The SEC has been at the center of many of these conversations as one of the sport's most prominent conferences.

Sankey's stance suggests the SEC may take a more deliberate approach to playoff expansion compared to other major conferences, potentially influencing the timeline and structure of any future changes to the postseason format.