The day has finally come. At long last, the rest of the nation’s cries have been answered: the SEC will play nine conference games, beginning in 2026—and the first batch of permanent opponents for each program has been revealed.
It now seems prudent to take a look at which of the most historic SEC games are here to stay—at least for the next four years until the conference again reviews each school’s guaranteed matchups. On the other hand, we have to say goodbye to some of college football’s most tried and true rivalries, as the league couldn’t keep every clash on the calendar.
