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While Congress, SEC and Big Ten bicker, we have dreams about expansion | Opinion
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matt Hayes USA TODAY , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The piece mentions Congress, the SEC, and the Big Ten as being involved in the decision-making process.
A recent opinion piece discusses the potential for expansion, but notes that it hinges on agreement from several key parties. The piece mentions Congress, the SEC, and the Big Ten as being involved in the decision-making process. Further details are available from the source, which provides more context on the situation.
The opinion piece specifically names Tony Petitti and Greg Sankey as individuals who must agree on legislation for expansion to occur. The source provides additional information on the topic, but the basic requirement for expansion is that these parties come to an agreement on groundbreaking legislation.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
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