The move ends a yearslong debate and potentially eases a path toward another expansion of the College Football Playoff.

The SEC is moving to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026, ending a yearslong debate and potentially easing a path toward another College Football Playoff expansion.

The SEC will switch over to a 9-game conference schedule beginning in 2026, joining the Big Ten and Big 12. Only the ACC will have an 8-game schedule.