ATLANTA, Ga. ( WALA) - SEC Media Days is always a special time of year as we inch closer to the first fall kickoff. This year it’s a little extra special with media days taking place at the College Football Hall of Fame.

The SEC Media Days slate is underway in Atlanta (Ga.) on Monday with commissioner Greg Sankey taking the podium to kick things off. Sankey dove into the new NIL era, revenue-sharing and conference mergers moving ahead across the new landscape of college football.

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.

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

Rumors about Alabama Crimson Tide legend Nick Saban returning to the coaching ranks ramped up on Monday during the first day of SEC Media Days.