August 21 marked the beginning of a new phase of SEC scheduling. Starting in 2026, every team will play nine conference games instead of eight, aligning with the Big Ten and the Big 12. Those nine SEC games, one non-conference power 4 game or Notre Dame, and two G5 schools will make up a season’s regular schedule. League commissioner Greg Sankey stated, “ Adding a ninth SEC game underscores our universities’ commitment to delivering the most competitive football schedule in the nation .” Competition never dies. Nor do Brian Kelly ‘s wishes.

If there’s anyone elated about the SEC’s latest scheduling move, it’s Brian Kelly. In a X thread by Jack Schemmel on August 21, the HC didn’t wait to tiptoe around his feelings while discussing the nine-SEC schedule. “ I like it. I was i

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