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SEC to Adopt 9-Game Conference Schedule

SEC approves 9-game conference schedule beginning in 2026, joining Big Ten and Big 12

The change was approved by conference presidents and chancellors. It previously had been recommended by league athletic directors.

ESPN on MSN · 15h

SEC to go with 9-game conference schedule starting in 2026

The SEC will play a nine-game conference schedule starting in 2026, the league said Thursday, a historic move it's been considering for years. The decision was approved by the SEC's presidents and chancellors after a recommendation by the athletic directors in the conference.

Bleacher Report · 20h

SEC to Implement 9-Game CFB Conference Schedule Starting in 2026 amid CFP Debate

The SEC will implement a nine-game conference schedule for college football starting with the 2026 season, the conference announced Thursday.

College Football Playoff, SEC

The Mercury News · 3h

SEC adds ninth conference game, with huge implications for the College Football Playoff and Big 12

With an additional conference game, SEC schools might look to cancel future matchups against Big 12 opponents.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

College Football Playoff strength of schedule change shows again committee is clueless

The College Football Playoff announcing "new" strength of schedule metric. What in the world were they doing all along?

CBS Sports on MSN · 2d

Explaining the College Football Playoff's new strength of schedule metric -- and the SEC's campaign behind it

The new metric -- titled record strength -- will give further credit to how a team performs against its schedule. It will give extra credit for beating quality teams, while lessening the penalty for losses against tougher opponents.

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Report: The SEC’s schedule changes ‘further solidify Notre Dame’s independent’ status

Notre Dame football has long been an independent, and with the SEC’s schedule changes, its stronger than ever.

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Biggest question for Hogs, SEC fans has only one logical answer

After kicking the can down the road so many times it's not longer for for recycling, the SEC came out with a major ...

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USA TODAY Sports experts predict Auburn football's 2025 record, SEC order of finish

USA TODAY Sports projects Auburn football to finish 6-6 overall and 3-5 in SEC play for the 2025 season. This projection ...

How does GA and SEC tailgating stand up to the rest of college football? Here’s a new ranking

A 247Sports survey ranked the University of Georgia third for best college football tailgate experiences, with the rest of ...

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Who will be Mississippi State’s three permanent SEC opponents in 2026?

With the SEC moving to a nine-game schedule in 2026, who will be Mississippi State’s three permanent opponents? Here’s our ...

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SEC’s 9-game schedule will feature 3 contests vs. annual rivals: Here’s how it will work

The SEC announced on Thursday that it is officially going to nine games, ending a long-running saga with a vote of school ...

Kentucky football predictions 2025: Our picks for each game on SEC schedule and beyond

Kentucky football is projected to be among the worst teams in the SEC in 2025. Our predictions for the Kentucky Wildcats this ...

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SEC approves a 9-game conference schedule beginning in 2026, joining the Big Ten and Big 12

The SEC is moving to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026, ending a yearslong debate and potentially easing a path toward ...

Winners, losers as SEC adopts 9-game schedule: Fans should rejoice, Big Ten loses leverage amid CFP talks

Let's have a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from the SEC's big move that was announced on Thursday. Whether ...

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