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Auburn AD John Cohen responds to SEC’s switch to nine conference games

“Playing nine Southeastern Conference games, and 10 Power Four games out of 12 contests per year, obviously gives our loyal ...

SEC adopts nine-game conference slate starting in 2026 as CFP metrics shift emphasis on schedule strength

SEC athletic directors adopted a nine-game conference football schedule starting with the 2026-27 season, the league ...

Big Ten Comes Up Short Behind the SEC in CBS Sports’ Conference Rankings

Big Ten football has come in second behind the Southeastern Conference in power rankings published by CBS Sports. These rankings land as the Big Ten is on a rol ...

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 ...

SEC to implement nine-game conference football schedule in 2026

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) today announced it will implement a nine-game football schedule beginning in 2026, ...

9 Game SEC Schedule and What It Means for Auburn Tigers

The SEC is moving to a nine-game conference schedule, which means a third permanent opponent for the Auburn Tigers.

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

Who are each team’s three annual rivals? The nine-game format has two main components: Three games against annual opponents.