The SEC requires only a majority of votes to pass a resolution on conference scheduling, but more coaches have voiced concerns about increasing games in light of the CFP leaving out three-loss Alabama and South Carolina in the first iteration of the 12-team playoff.

SEC officials debated their future schedule format this week, but they're unlikely to reach a decision by the end of their spring meetings.

Speaking after a morning of coach’s meetings in Florida on Wednesday, Pittman indicated he still prefers eight SEC games but acknowledges the pros of playing nine and is open to the change.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian wants to see a big change to the SEC schedule, and for good reason.

DESTIN, Fla. — The assumption has long been that several key rivalries — such as Auburn-Georgia, Alabama-Tennessee and Texas-Texas A&M — were doomed as annual games if the SEC stuck with an eight-game schedule. There may be another option, as it turns out.

UGA coach Kirby Smart needled the league in 2024 for having to survive a tougher schedule than other contenders to win the SEC. Now the league is considering adding a game.