Greg Sankey says SEC remains focused on Oklahoma, Texas transition amid Florida State rumors

With realignment again a topic of conversation in college sports, Florida State has put itself front and center. FSU’s Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday and indicated its interest in leaving the ACC at some point.

For now, the SEC sounds committed to a 16-team league, according to a statement from commissioner Greg Sankey Wednesday night.

ESPN’s Heather Dinich received a statement from Sankey after she asked about the league’s potential interest in Florida State. FSU’s president said the university should “very seriously consider leaving the ACC” and former Seminoles quarterback Drew Weatherford — who serves on the board — said it’s not an if, but when they leave.

If that happens in the near future, though, it doesn’t appear it will be to the SEC as Oklahoma and Texas prepare to make the leap.

“I have been clear that we are focused on our growth to 16 as we transition Oklahoma and Texas into the Conference,” Sankey said. “Further expansion has not been a central topic in the SEC other than regularly updating our campus leadership on national developments. We are proud of the stability the SEC provides our membership and incredibly excited about our future.”

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