Beat Everyone is on the scene at SEC Media Days with Nick Kelly. Nick sat down with Josh Pate, Damien Harris, Chris Low and Rich Clark, the executive director of the College Football Playoff, for frank discussions.

Rumors about Alabama Crimson Tide legend Nick Saban returning to the coaching ranks ramped up on Monday during the first day of SEC Media Days.

But while the spotlight was on those four teams, a bombshell Nick Saban rumor broke — ESPN’s Greg McElroy hinted he might not be done coaching just yet. "This is a little bit out of left field, but the question was asked of me

"Let me be clear -- college athletics is not broken, but it is strained," SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said during his opening address to kick off the conference's media days in Atlanta Monday morning.

The College Football Playoff could remain at 12 teams if the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten can't come to an agreement, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Monday.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey discussed the 2026 College Football Playoff format when speaking to reporters on Monday.