SEC Caved - 9 Game Conference Scheduled In 2026

[Lazy Dave]

SEC to implement nine-game conference football schedule in 2026 - Southeastern Conference

Nine SEC games plus an annual power opponent creates the strongest and most competitive schedule in college football.

www.secsports.com

 

[ryoder1]

Does this mean no more November games vs Alcorn State for our SEC friends?

 

[Sheriff Coffee]

SEC to implement nine-game conference football schedule in 2026 - Southeastern Conference

Nine SEC games plus an annual power opponent creates the strongest and most competitive schedule in college football.

www.secsports.com

it was just a matter of when.

 

[Lazy Dave]

Does this mean no more November games vs Alcorn State for our SEC friends?

I think it really depends. They now have a mandatory P4, but a few of them already were playing it yearly (UGA vs GT, USCe vs Clemson, UF vs FSU).

So I figure it will remain part of the other 2 games for most. I don't suspect November changes either.

In fact, the Big 10 should borrow this. We don't have to play it the 2nd to last weekend, but I'd rather move one of our 3 non-cons to November's 15 and visit East Lansing in September.

 

[Lazy Dave]

it was just a matter of when.

I wonder if they got more money from ESPN or if ESPN told em "we already bought your games!"??

 

[RickinDayton]

SEC to implement nine-game conference football schedule in 2026 - Southeastern Conference

Nine SEC games plus an annual power opponent creates the strongest and most competitive schedule in college football.

www.secsports.com

I just saw that at the SEC On3 site.

 

[LMTLion]

It’s about time. No more cake schedules in the SEC. i just wonder if Oklahoma probably wants to head back to the Big 12!