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SEC Schools Consider Uniting Against NCAA: A Potential SEC-Only Playoff on ESPN?

In a surprising turn of events, Ole Miss Rebels have brought back wide receiver Trinidad Chambliss for the 2026 season, thanks to a retroactive redshirt granted by a University of Mississippi judge. This move has sparked controversy and potential backlash from the NCAA.

According to Matt Hayes of USA Today, several SEC schools, possibly even all of them, are ready to support Ole Miss if the NCAA attempts to punish them. Hayes paints a dramatic scenario where the SEC unites against the NCAA, potentially forming their own playoff on ESPN, featuring six teams with first-round byes for the top two seeds.

However, experts warn that now is not the best time for such a bold move, as the Big Ten has won three straight championships without any SEC teams in the title games. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey may want to reconsider any drastic actions.

Despite the potential for conflict, money remains the driving force in college sports. With fans enjoying cross-country clashes like a potential Alabama-Ohio State series, the current playoff setup and big non-conference games keep everyone playing nice together.
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