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SEC’s 9-Game Shift and Its Ripple Effects | LSU Tigers Football News
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The SEC’s new nine-game conference schedule starting in 2026 is set to dramatically raise the stakes — and Lane Kiffin warns it could backfire if teams abandon tough non-conference matchups, risking skewed rankings. With the College Football Playoff potentially expanding to 16 or 24 teams, the SEC’s tougher slate could pay off — but only if strength of schedule is truly rewarded, not just wins. Meanwhile, the Big Ten already plays nine conference games without the SEC’s mandatory Power Four non-conference requirement, adding complexity to the evolving landscape.
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