The End Of Conference Title Games? New NCAA Proposal Shifts College Football Calendar
The NCAA Football Oversight Committee is recommending a permanent shift to a Week Zero start to grant players more rest as the postseason continues to expand.
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Kirby Smart Throws Subtle Shade At Alabama With Latest Comments On SEC Championship Game
While Alabama wants to get rid of the SEC Championship Game after last season’s 24-7 loss to Georgia, which almost knocked the Crimson Tide out of the College Football Playoff, Bulldogs’ coach Kirby Smart doesn’t exactly see things the same way. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne drew the ire of fans everywhere recently when he suggested that the […] The post Kirby Smart Throws Subtle Shade At Alabama With Latest Comments On SEC Championship Game appeared first on BroBible.
Prominent SEC Athletic Director Says It's Time To Eliminate Conference Championships: 'It's Run Its Course'
Leading SEC voices Greg Byrne and Chris Del Conte are pushing to eliminate conference title games as the College Football Playoff moves toward a potential 16-team format.
Alabama AD Greg Byrne: ‘Ship has sailed’ on SEC championship with looming CFP expansion
As college sports leadership has debated expansion of the College Football Playoff in recent years, one of the main points of contention has been the future of conference championship games. In a recent interview, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne became one of the most prominent voices to presage the end of the tradition entirely. Speaking…
Alabama Wants To Eliminate The SEC Championship Game After Getting Destroyed By Georgia
“It just means more.” At least, that’s what the SEC has been telling us for years about its athletics. However, it appears that’s no longer the case, at least according to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tide went 11-4 in 2025, including a 10-2 regular season that saw it reach the SEC Championship Game, where it was blown […] The post Alabama Wants To Eliminate The SEC Championship Game After Getting Destroyed By Georgia appeared first on BroBible.
Alabama AD demands end to SEC Championship Game with expanded CFP
The college football landscape has changed in recent years. From the four-team playoff starting in 2014-15, to NIL rules being put into place, and then a new 12-team playoff being introduced in 2024-25. Now there is talk of further College Football Playoff expansion. Throughout the playoff era, Alabama has been a mainstay in the event. […] The post Alabama AD demands end to SEC Championship Game with expanded CFP appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alabama’s Greg Byrne Shares Bold Claim on Future of the SEC Championship Game
The SEC Championship Game may be going the way of the dodo. This comes after Alabama Crimson Tide athletic director Greg Byrne spoke to USA Today. There, he boldly claimed that the SEC Championship Game should be coming to an end soon.“I think the ship has sailed,” Byrne told USA Today. “It’s run its course.”To […] The post Alabama’s Greg Byrne Shares Bold Claim on Future of the SEC Championship Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Alabama basketball AD sends reassuring Nate Oats message amid North Carolina rumors
Recently, the Alabama basketball team’s 2026 season came to an end with a blowout loss against Michigan in the Sweet 16 of the ongoing NCAA Tournament. Since then, some rumblings have been brewing about head coach Nate Oats potentially departing the program for North Carolina after the Tarheels parted ways with head coach Hubert Davis […] The post Alabama basketball AD sends reassuring Nate Oats message amid North Carolina rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alabama AD Greg Byrne Shuts Down Nate Oats Coaching Rumors: ‘Not Going Anywhere’
Despite the Alabama Crimson Tide’s recent exit from the NCAA Tournament, the rumor mill regarding Nate Oats’ future in Tuscaloosa has been working overtime.Last Thursday, Coach Oats finally weighed in, effectively dousing the speculation that he might jump ship for the North Carolina head coaching vacancy following Hubert Davis’s dismissal.On Saturday night, Alabama Athletic Director […] The post Alabama AD Greg Byrne Shuts Down Nate Oats Coaching Rumors: ‘Not Going Anywhere’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.
North Carolina set to miss out on 1 potential coach target
The North Carolina Tar Heels can apparently cross one name off their list of potential head coaches. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said Friday that the Crimson Tide are “working on” a new contract for current coach Nate Oats. Byrne made clear that Alabama is very pleased with the work Oats has done, and that … The post North Carolina set to miss out on 1 potential coach target appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.