SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey addressed the ongoing college football playoff expansion debate on Monday to open up SEC Media Days in Atlanta.

"Had I attempted in early June to write out this full set of remarks, it literally would have changed on a daily basis because it seems as if one wakes up and there's a new story, a new opinion, a ne...

"We think growth beyond 12 can be positive and should be pursued," Sankey said.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey managed to flex with a hint of humbleness during his opening remarks to kick off SEC media days at the College Football Hall of Fame on Monday.

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.

Sankey said the document gives the Big Ten and the SEC the bulk of control over the playoff's future format.