Why the SEC Lost Its Dominant Position Over College Football

Once college football’s formidable force, the SEC is facing a new reality. How NIL, the transfer portal, and CFP expansion leveled the field. We're just over a week away from the College Football Playoff national championship game, the third edition in the competition's current 12-team era. And among the six finalists, none have been from the Southeastern Conference. It's an unthinkable stat, considering that prior to the 2023 season, the SEC had won four straight nattys and 13 of the last 17 titles. It's the first time an SEC team hasn't won a national title over a three-year period since 2002.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Since the CFP...