BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced an additional conference football game, starting in 2026.

Since 1982, the SEC has played eight conference games in each season when the conference added more teams. Next year, they will add one more.

The nine-game SEC schedule would reinforce the SEC's position as the nation's leader in competitive excellence and fan excitement.

“Adding a ninth SEC game underscores our universities’ commitment to delivering the most competitive football schedule in the nation,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “This format protects rivalries, increases competitive balance, and paired with our requirement to play an additional Power opponent, ensures SEC teams are well prepared to compete and succeed in the College Footbal

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