SEC to Release Conference Opponents for Initial 9 Game Schedule

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As the world of college athletics continues to evolve, so does the Southeastern Conference, which recently opted to switch from an eight-game to a nine-game conference schedule.

According to CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello, the league will announce every opponent for all 16 teams for its new nine-game schedule in 2026 next Tuesday.

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The SEC will also announce three permanent rival games or "annual opponents" for each program, which the league will review every four years.

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