India, Aug. 24 -- The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has announced a nine-game conference schedule, starting from 2026, ESPN reported. The major decision marks an end to years of debate regarding the implementation of another conference game.

According to The Athletic, this came after its athletic directors held a meeting earlier this week in Birmingham, Alabama. Starting from next year, each school will get the opportunity to play three annual opponents as well as six rotating games.

The presidents and chancellors of the SEC have approved the decision after getting a recommendation in this regard from the athletic directors.

In an official release, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said that adding a ninth SEC game "underscores our universi...