SEC sticking with eight-game schedule through 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference is sticking to an eight-game league schedule for at least two more seasons.

The league announced on Wednesday that teams will play eight SEC opponents in 2025 with one mandated game against a team from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 or a “major independent.”

The SEC had previously decided to use an eight-game format this season, when the league expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas. Teams will face the same league opponents in both seasons.

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