The SEC will play conference games in the next-to-last weekend starting in 2027 instead of FCS and weaker FBS teams.
WHO:SEC
WHAT:SEC conference schedule change eliminates traditional late-season games vs. FCS and weaker FBS teams and moves conference games to the next-to-last weekend starting in 2027.
WHEN:May 26, 2026 at 9:35 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The SEC is changing its schedule so conference games occur in the next-to-last weekend starting in 2027 rather than late-season games against FCS and weaker FBS teams.
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