The SEC has done it—starting in 2026, the league will expand to a 9-game conference schedule, changing the way we look at rivalries, playoff selection, and program expectations. Ike and Dustin dive into:

Why the SEC made this move and whether the Big Ten/ACC forced their hand.

How the change impacts the College Football Playoff expansion and seeding.

What this means for Group of Five/FCS programs losing critical “buy games.”

The new pressure this puts on SEC coaches—is 7–5 the new 9–3?

Permanent rivalries: who keeps tradition, and who gets left out?

Will the SEC Championship Game lose value in this new era?

⚡ Final thought: More SEC football sounds great—but is this really good for the sport as a whole?

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