The Southeastern Conference is moving to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026. The decision ends years of debate and potentially eases a path toward another expansion of the College Football Playoff.

After years of deliberation, the SEC has announced it is moving to a nine-game conference schedule, aligning with the Big Ten and Big 12's formats.

The SEC is moving from eight conferences games to nine. Here's what that means for the future of the College Football Playoff and for Ohio State.