This has been a big week of change for the Kentucky football program. Those changes are not limited to Lexington. The SEC will be playing by different rules in 2026.
According to Ross Dellenger, SEC Presidents have voted to increase the number of scholarships on a football roster from 85 to 105 for the 2026 season. This change was made possible over the summer by the House settlement. Rather than make the move right away, SEC officials kept the scholarship limit at 85 for one season before expanding.
There are a couple of things to note.