About this episode

Chris Gordy and Chris Marler discuss the implications of the new SEC football schedule and key matchups for the 2026 season.

SEC football's new 2026 schedule shakes up tradition—are noon kickoffs the new prime time? Chris Gordy and Chris Marler debate which marquee SEC matchups—like Texas vs. Tennessee, Alabama vs. South Carolina, and Georgia vs. Oklahoma—will define the season, and how shifting game times could boost national exposure. Is the classic 3:30 PM slot losing its luster, and can early games still deliver big-game energy? Key topics include the most intriguing showdowns each week, the impact of adding Texas and Oklahoma to the conference, and how the revamped TV schedule mimics the NFL’s approach to maximizing audience. Insights cover rivalry games such as the Iron Bowl, LSU vs. Texas A&M, and the Egg Bowl, plus under-the-radar battles that could decide College Football Playoff spots. Don’t miss this fast-paced breakdown of the SEC’s evolving landscape and the high-stakes games that will shape its 2026 football season.

People in this episode

Host: Chris Gordy

Guest: Chris Marler

Topics covered

• SEC football schedule
• game time shifts
• marquee matchups
• national exposure
• College Football Playoff
• rivalry games

Keywords

• SEC football
• 2026 schedule
• game times
• Texas
• Oklahoma
• rivalry games
• College Football Playoff

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN

Places: Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma

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