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2026 & Beyond SEC Football Schedule Format
Posted on 4/3/25 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 4/3/25 at 5:33 pm
Do y'all think it will be an 8-game schedule with 1 permanent rival or a 9-game schedule with 3 permanent rivals? The conference has to let us know something soon!
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Posted on 4/3/25 at 5:37 pm to Rocky Top 14
If it's only 1 permanent opponent then they might as well just tap the coffin down another few inches from where it already sits 5'10" underground.
Posted on 4/3/25 at 5:37 pm to Rocky Top 14
I do not feel like giving espn the ninth game until they acquiesce for more cash.
But I want to keep Alabama, Auburn, and Florida on the schedule.
But I want to keep Alabama, Auburn, and Florida on the schedule.
Posted on 4/3/25 at 5:39 pm to Rocky Top 14
10 conference games would be the best option.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 6:20 pm to Rocky Top 14
It has to be 9 unless somebody knows a way to keep all annual must play games in tact.
We saw last year this “no divisions” created more headaches trying to figure out final standings using unique tie-breakers than having the games ACTUALLY be played.
&, as I stated in another thread, expansion will most likely require pods to help with fb scheduling.
We saw last year this “no divisions” created more headaches trying to figure out final standings using unique tie-breakers than having the games ACTUALLY be played.
&, as I stated in another thread, expansion will most likely require pods to help with fb scheduling.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 6:23 pm to Landmass
An even # eliminates the 4/5 H/A arguments.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 6:42 pm to Rocky Top 14
8 game schedule, 2 permanent is the only correct answer.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 6:44 pm to southernboisb
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It has to be 9 unless somebody knows a way to keep all annual must play games in tact.
We saw last year this “no divisions” created more headaches trying to figure out final standings using unique tie-breakers than having the games ACTUALLY be played.
&, as I stated in another thread, expansion will most likely require pods to help with fb scheduling.
What I saw last year was no divisions made things way more interesting since we didn't know who was going to make it.
Divisions suck arse. I hope we never go back to them.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 6:45 pm to Rocky Top 14
It's unsustainable with 8. We almost had a 7 way tie. Either don't have a CCG or go to 9 (preferably both, imo)
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:33 pm to Rocky Top 14
9 with 3 permanents
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:37 pm to Rocky Top 14
SEC will not go to 9 games without more $ from ABC/ESPN.
Personally, I'd love play Ole Miss, Fla and A&M every year.
Personally, I'd love play Ole Miss, Fla and A&M every year.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:44 pm to 3down10
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It has to be 9 unless somebody knows a way to keep all annual must play games in tact.
We saw last year this “no divisions” created more headaches trying to figure out final standings using unique tie-breakers than having the games ACTUALLY be played.
&, as I stated in another thread, expansion will most likely require pods to help with fb scheduling.
What I saw last year was no divisions made things way more interesting since we didn't know who was going to make it.
Divisions suck arse. I hope we never go back to them.
As long as Alabama doesn't get to play for the SEC championship games ever again.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:47 pm to PetermanFanClub
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SEC will not go to 9 games without more $ from ABC/ESPN.
Personally, I'd love play Ole Miss, Fla and A&M every year.
You forgot your best rival is Alabama. Shame on you.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:52 pm to Rocky Top 14
I know I’m in the minority, but I wish they would go to a 10 game SEC schedule. The SEC & Big Ten are going to get 4 automatic qualifiers after next year, so let’s all get rid of all the stupid, bs, non competitive non con joke games. I despise teams in our conference playing 4 games against glorified high school teams.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:53 pm to TrueLefty
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You forgot your best rival is Alabama. Shame on you.
Not the same since Saban retired. Still a ton of fun though.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 9:00 pm to southernboisb
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It has to be 9 unless somebody knows a way to keep all annual must play games in tact. We saw last year this “no divisions” created more headaches trying to figure out final standings using unique tie-breakers than having the games ACTUALLY be played. &, as I stated in another thread, expansion will most likely require pods to help with fb scheduling.
3-5 works the same as 3-6
5 games every 12 years instead of 6
2-6 would work as well
12 games every 26 years instead of 13
but the teams have to vote for it
Posted on 4/5/25 at 8:20 am to BigBro
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3-5 works the same as 3-6
Not exactly.
3-5 (8 total conf. games) means 4H & 4A.
3-6 (9 total conf. games) means 4/5H & 4/5A alternating.
Do you really want to hear the arguments over the location of that 9th game’s impact on somebody’s season?
This post was edited on 4/5/25 at 8:43 am
Posted on 4/5/25 at 8:28 am to Landmass
I don’t like this 10 conference game option. Playing 11 games against a power 4 teams and 1 cupcake is a grueling schedule. Bc the sec mandates each school play 1 p4 team a year. They would have to change that rule
Posted on 4/5/25 at 8:36 am to Tiger2tiga
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I don’t like this 10 conference game option. Playing 11 games against a power 4 teams and 1 cupcake is a grueling schedule
If players are getting paid like professionals then start playing a schedule like professionals.
Why do people want, or enjoy, watching incredibly lopsided, non-competitive games? What’s the point???
Posted on 4/5/25 at 8:41 am to PetermanFanClub
From the talk on YT, it’s pretty much expected to go to, at least, 18 by 2030.
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