Thus the expectation among many in the business is that conference championship games will eventually go away. That could include the SEC, although SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is hesitant, to put it lightly.

Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has shared his opinion on the SEC Championship between Alabama and Georgia.

Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton was listed as out in the first SEC availability report ahead of the Georgia game Saturday, Dec. 6. Overton is one of seven players out for the Crimson Tide. Running back Jam Miller, offensive lineman Kam Dewberry and tight ends Danny Lewis Jr. and Josh Cuevas are questionable.

Alabama's Ty Simpson and Georgia's Gunner Stockton had to wait patiently for their starting roles. Simpson, who sat behind Jalen Milroe, is now a Heisman candidate with more than 3,000 passing yards.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer sends strong message ahead of SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs.