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đ˘đ The SEC has finally made it official â starting in 2026, the league is moving to a 9-game conference schedule. In this episode, host Chris Marler breaks down everything you need to know about the decision, why it happened, and what it means for South Carolina football. đ Topics we cover in this episode: Why the SEC ultimately chose to move from 8 to 9 games How ESPNâs media rights $$$ and the new 12-team College Football Playoff influenced the decision What the 3+6 scheduling model looks like and how it works Which 3 permanent opponents South Carolina will face every year under the new format How this move impacts scheduling rivalries (like Clemson) and non-conference games What Gamecock fans should expect in the new SEC landscape The SECâs move to 9 games is a massive shift that will reshape the balance of power in college football. From tougher schedules to playoff positioning, this change will have ripple effects across the league â and South Carolina will be right in the middle of it. đŹ Do you like the 9-game model for the SEC? Who do YOU want to see as South Carolinaâs 3 permanent opponents? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #SEC #SouthCarolinaFootball #CollegeFootball #Gamecocks #SEC2026 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms⌠đ§ https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More đ§ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542
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đ˘đ The SEC has finally made it official â starting in 2026, the league is moving to a 9-game conference schedule. In this episode, host Chris Marler breaks down everything you need to know about the decision, why it happened, and what it means for South Carolina football. đ Topics we cover in this episode: Why the SEC ultimately chose to move from 8 to 9 games How ESPNâs media rights $$$ and the new 12-team College Football Playoff influenced the decision What the 3+6 scheduling model looks like and how it works Which 3 permanent opponents South Carolina will face every year under the new format How this move impacts scheduling rivalries (like Clemson) and non-conference games What Gamecock fans should expect in the new SEC landscape The SECâs move to 9 games is a massive shift that will reshape the balance of power in college football. From tougher schedules to playoff positioning, this change will have ripple effects across the league â and South Carolina will be right in the middle of it. đŹ Do you like the 9-game model for the SEC? Who do YOU want to see as South Carolinaâs 3 permanent opponents? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #SEC #SouthCarolinaFootball #CollegeFootball #Gamecocks #SEC2026 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms⌠đ§ https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More đ§ https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542

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