SEC football adopts nine-game conference slate starting in 2026
Posted Aug 22, 2025
SEC athletic directors adopted a nine-game conference football schedule starting with the 2026-27 season. The development comes as the CFP is set to implement new metrics in 2025 that place greater emphasis on strength of schedule, a change that could benefit SEC teams. The expansion marks a major shift for the SEC.
(CBS Sports)
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