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- In 2026, the SEC adopts a nine-game conference slate that puts top teams into five to eight high-stakes games against other strong contenders.
- In the Big Ten, the league's best teams will regularly face three to five top-30 opponents.
- Ohio State's 2026 schedule includes games against No. 9 Michigan and No. 2 Texas.
- This trend toward tougher schedules may lead to fewer unbeaten seasons as more legitimate contenders emerge in both conferences.
