Greg Sankey has raised the issue of changing the CFP semifinal schedule after the Sugar Bowl was postponed a day.

The winner of the Georgia-Notre Dame quarterfinal game in New Orleans is set to face Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, just six days after the Sugar Bowl.

“I recognize it’s difficult,” Sankey said Thursday on “The Paul Finebaum Show.” “I don’t know if it is impossible. I raised that yesterday, and the focus quickly became ‘today’s kickoff, today’s game, and we’ll see what happens.’

“This is not an SEC related issue, it’s for both teams. But I also know the communities have dates, they have plans. There are stadium availability issues that can arise.”

In addition to the short turnaround for the Sugar Bowl winner, Penn State has the advantage of two more days of rest and preparation.

“The backdrop is there was an unforeseen, unexpected, incredible, horrible tragedy that has altered the game schedule,” Sankey said. “Sometimes, just like within a game, you have to adapt, you have to adjust. Right now, with the schedule set, these teams will have to adjust their preparation based on the schedule that lies ahead.”

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.