'I am grateful for the continued opportunity to serve and support the universities and student-athletes of the Southeastern Conference and I appreciate the confidence placed in me by the SEC's presidents and chancellors,' said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Now in his ninth year as Commissioner of the SEC, Sankey has effectively introduced change and innovation for the conference while respecting the institutional traditions that make the SEC unique. I appreciate his proactive and collaborative approach to leadership and look forward to working with him for many years to come.' 'The presidents, chancellors and athletic directors of our institutions hold him in great regard - respect which he has earned through his years of excellent service. 'During a time of great change in college athletics, Greg Sankey has been a positive force for advancing the SEC and a thought-leader across the national landscape,' said University of Alabama President Stuart Bell who became President of the SEC this month. Today's announcement reflects our enthusiastic endorsement of Greg's ongoing leadership of our conference to even greater heights.' 'Under his visionary stewardship and commitment to collaboration among our members, the SEC has emerged as the nation's most stable and successful athletic conference. Morehead who recently completed a two-year term as President of the SEC. 'Greg Sankey continues to lead the SEC effectively through these challenging times for college athletics,' said University of Georgia President Jere W. Sankey's contract extension, approved by the Conference's Presidents and Chancellors, continues a role he began on June 1, 2015, when he became the eighth Commissioner of the SEC. Coverage of the event was televised on SEC Network and ESPN.BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 13, 2023) - Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in his position through at least 2028, the Conference announced on Thursday. Each team had their head coach available to talk to the media at the event. The Preseason Polls was released on July 23, 2021. The 2021 SEC Media days were held July 19–22, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama. Preseason Recruiting classes National Rankings Texas A&M defeated North Carolina 41–27 in the Orange Bowl.Īlabama defeated Notre Dame 31–14 in the Rose Bowl semifinal game.Īlabama defeated Ohio State 52–24 to win the CFP National Championship game. Georgia defeated Cincinnati 24–21 in the Peach Bowl.

Florida lost to Oklahoma 20–55 in the Cotton Bowl. Ole Miss defeated Indiana 26–20 in the Outback Bowl. Kentucky defeated NC State 23–21 in the Gator Bowl. Auburn lost to Northwestern 19–35 in the Citrus Bowl. Mississippi State defeated Tulsa 28–26 in the Armed Forces Bowl. Nine SEC teams participated in bowl games. Īlabama defeated Florida 52–46 for the 2020 SEC Championship Game. Limited home attendance requirements and all road games were set with similar attendance caps. Īlso because of the COVID-19 pandemic attendance at all college football games during the 2020 season was restricted because of COVID-19 social distancing considerations.

On July 31, the Southeastern Conference announced that its teams would play a ten-game conference-only season beginning in late September. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 college football season was delayed.

Southeastern conference standings