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SEC Reveals New Rivalry Schedule for 2026-2029

9/25/2025

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Summary

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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will implement a scheduling format for 2026-2029, assigning three annual opponents within a nine-game conference schedule.
LSU will face Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M.
Alabama's permanent rivals are Auburn, Mississippi State, and Tennessee.
The Alabama-LSU rivalry will end.
The SEC will reassess opponents every four years to maintain balance and accommodate Texas and Oklahoma.

History

Historical Context

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) expanded in 1992 by adding Arkansas and South Carolina, increasing its membership to 12 teams. This shift established a championship game and intensified rivalries, enhancing competition. With the upcoming addition of Oklahoma and Texas in 2024, the SEC will grow to 16 members, prompting further adjustments to scheduling and tournament formats, reflecting its commitment to evolving college sports dynamics.

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Story summary

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) will implement a scheduling format for 2026-2029, assigning three annual opponents within a nine-game conference schedule.
LSU will face Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M.
Alabama's permanent rivals are Auburn, Mississippi State, and Tennessee.
The Alabama-LSU rivalry will end.
The SEC will reassess opponents every four years to maintain balance and accommodate Texas and Oklahoma.

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