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Podcast: Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
Episode: DISTURBING: SEC Teams CANCEL Big Non-Conference Games, Fallout from Moving to 9-Game SEC Slate
Description: The SEC faces backlash as the shift to a 9-game conference schedule prompts powerhouse programs like Alabama, Texas, and Florida to axe high-profile non-conference matchups—raising the question: Is college football's strength of schedule being sacrificed for playoff positioning? Chris Gordy examines how the College Football Playoff committee priorities have reshaped the SEC's strategy, with marquee games against teams like Ohio State, Arizona State, and Texas Tech scrapped in favor of easier paths to 10-2 records and lucrative playoff berths.Key topics include the ripple effects for SEC revenue, player NIL compensation, and the survival of classic ri...