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Roy Kramer, former SEC commissioner who championed BCS system, dead at 96

December 6, 2025

Roy Kramer, the former commissioner of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a key figure in shaping college football's playoff system, has passed away at the age of 96. His tenure from 1990 to 2002 saw the SEC become one of the wealthiest conferences, largely due to his efforts in negotiating lucrative television contracts and expanding the conference.

Roy Kramer, former SEC commissioner who championed BCS system, dead at 96

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Roy Kramer served as SEC commissioner from 1990 to 2002.
He played a pivotal role in establishing the BCS system for college football.
Under his leadership, the SEC became one of the richest conferences in the nation.
He introduced the SEC title game and facilitated the addition of Arkansas and South Carolina to the conference.

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Roy Kramer, former SEC commissioner who championed BCS system, dead at 96

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Roy Kramer, former SEC commissioner who championed BCS system, dead at 96

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