Georgia head coach Kirby Smart says he would support the Southeastern Conference leaving the NCAA and operating under its own rules if major changes do not materialize. Smart’s comments echo remarks from Georgia president Jere Morehead, who previously characterized the House v. NCAA settlement as unsuccessful. Smart frames the potential move as a willingness to “play by our own rules,” suggesting he is not hesitant about an SEC breakaway should the league be unable to implement consistent rules across college football. Multiple outlets report Smart’s stance using similar language, emphasizing that he is “not afraid” to pursue a different structure. The discussion ties to the broader debate over how college athletics should be governed and regulated following ongoing legal and policy developments involving the NCAA. While Smart’s comments reflect support for an SEC-led approach, they do not specify a timeline or describe any formal action by conference leadership. Instead, the statements present a conditional position: the SEC could consider separating if the current framework cannot be adjusted to meet its standards.