The SEC players to earn first-team recognition are Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers, Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, Texas A&M receiver KC Concepcion (all-purpose), Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell, Georgia linebacker CJ Allen and LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.

The SEC is moving to a nine-game league schedule next season for the first time in history, a move necessary in the expanded College Football Playoff era to mirror what it looks like in the Big Ten and Big 12.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule wants to see as many Big Ten teams as possible make the College Football Playoff. As long as it is within reason, the Big Ten, in Rhule's opinion, shouldn't be the only conference enjoying the would-be benefits.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Five SEC teams facing the toughest 2026 college football schedules. There is still plenty of college football remaining on the schedule this year. Bowl season is kicking off this weekend, and the playoffs are right around the corner.

This year, Tennessee finished 8-4 with a 4-4 SEC mark, and losses to Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt. On Monday, Tennessee decided to make a coaching move, firing defensive coordinator Tim Banks.

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer reestablished that he will not be taking the Michigan job despite rumors.

Eight of the ten most-watched college football teams of the 2025 season hailed from the SEC, with some surprises on that list.

In the wake of Lane Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU, here are the 10 highest-paid head coaches in college football.