The SEC helped rearrange conference alignment in a blow to the 12-team playoff's vision. Now, it's time for SEC boss to slurp what he crumbled.

In 2026 and beyond, the SEC and Big Ten will set the format, and how the more than $1 billion annually is paid out — just for the CFP. They were given this power last year when the new media rights contract was negotiated because the rest of the Bowl Subdivision didn’t want the two super conferences pulling away and forming their own association.