Permanent rivalries? Nonconference scheduling? Our takeaways from the SEC's move to nine conference games, and what it might mean for Alabama.

The SEC's schedule change means Mississippi State football must cancel a nonconference game in 2026. Here's what that could look like.

The Southeastern Conference is moving to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference is moving to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026,