SEC's 9-Game Schedule and Its Impact on Rivalries and Notre Dame

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The SEC will adopt a nine-game conference schedule starting in 2026, featuring three permanent rivalry games for each team, including Tennessee's rivalries with Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Kentucky, while rotating other opponents to ensure regular matchups and preserve traditional rivalries.
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