During the SEC spring meetings, LSU's Brian Kelly highlighted the desire among SEC coaches to schedule a nonconference game against a Big Ten opponent to enhance competitiveness. The SEC is considering whether to maintain eight conference games or transition to nine, with many coaches advocating for the latter. However, the idea of partnering with the Big Ten remains uncertain. Coaches have also expressed a need for clarity on future playoff formats to inform their scheduling decisions, emphasizing the significance of television and fan engagement in these choices.
SEC coaches favor adding one nonconference game against the Big Ten but need a partner to move forward with this scheduling agreement.
Brian Kelly emphasized the importance of competing against the Big Ten to challenge the SEC's current national standings.
The discussion of additional conference games has centered around television excitement and fan enjoyment.
Coaches expressed the need for clarity on the future playoff format before making decisions about scheduling.
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