SEC to play eight-game conference schedule in 2024, no divisions

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters during the conference's spring meetings, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Destin, Fla. (AP Photo/Ralph Russo)(Ralph Russo | AP)
Published: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - After much speculation about a nine-game SEC schedule, commissioner Greg Sankey announced that the eight-game schedule will continue without divisions.

Teams will play eight SEC games and four non-conference games each season, with one permanent SEC opponent.

This decision comes as Oklahoma and Texas are poised to join the SEC. Teams currently play an eight-game conference slate with teams facing all six divisional opponents and two cross-division games.

The full 2024 SEC schedules will be unveiled June 14 on the SEC Network.