Though there are no new schools, or even new coaches, entering the league in 2025, there's still plenty to look forward to. Few names will demand as much attention as Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who will travel with coach Steve Sarkisian to represent the Longhorns in Atlanta.

Georgia: Kirby Smart with LB CJ Allen, DB Daylen Everette, QB Gunner Stockton 12:15 p.m. Auburn: Hugh Freeze with QB Jackson Arnold, DL Keldric Faulk, OL Connor Lew 1:30 p.m. Tennessee: Josh Heupel with LB Arion Carter,

"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 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.

While the 2025 SEC football season begins with Media Days, it's a person who isn't there that's dominating the conversation.