SEC coaches have expressed nervousness about the conference's addition of a ninth conference game, according to a column by Cedric Golden published on October 29, 2026.
The article, titled "Now you see why SEC coaches were nervous about adding a 9th conference game," highlights the concerns surrounding the expanded schedule.
A photograph accompanying the story shows Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrating after his team defeated Mississippi at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
