A couple of weeks ago down in Destin, it was revealed that the SEC would stick with an eight-game conference schedule during the 2024 football season. The debate was an eight or nine game slate, with Oklahoma and Texas joining the league ahead of 2024. With divisions becoming a thing of the past following the 2023 season, a new format was needed.
At least for now, the SEC opted to stick with eight games. They left the door open to change things for 2025, buying a little time to come up with a permanent solution that everyone can agree on.