SEC Game Schedule
SEC Announces TV Assignments and Kickoff Times for September 26 Games
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Tennessee-Texas will be the annual Checker Neyland game, with fans coordinating orange-and-white attire to create the stadium’s signature checkerboard pattern; tickets have been sold out since July.
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Texas quarterback Arch Manning, the nephew of former Tennessee star Peyton Manning, leads the nation’s top-ranked team into the matchup after Texas defeated then-No. 1 Ohio State on Sept. 12.
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Auburn begins the season under new coach Alex Golesh, formerly the head coach at South Florida and an offensive coordinator at Tennessee; the Vanderbilt game will also serve as Auburn’s homecoming contest.
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Missouri leads its all-time series with Mississippi State 4-2 and has won the teams’ last two meetings, including a 49-27 victory in Columbia last season and a 39-20 win in Starkville the year before.
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South Carolina has lost the last two meetings with Alabama by a combined nine points, with turnovers undermining the Gamecocks’ chances in both games. Alabama leads the all-time series 15-3.
The SEC locked in television assignments and kickoff times for September 26 conference play, creating a stacked slate of marquee matchups. SEC Communications revealed that No. 1 Texas will visit Tennessee at noon ET on ABC in the annual Checker Neyland game, while South Carolina heads to No. 10 Alabama at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Six teams will open SEC conference play that day, including Missouri and Mississippi State at 6:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
Texas and Tennessee Clash in High-Profile Opener
Tennessee will host No. 1 Texas in the iconic Checker Neyland game, where fans coordinate orange-and-white clothing to form the stadium's signature checkerboard pattern. SEC Communications confirmed the matchup for noon ET on ABC. Tickets sold out in July. Texas quarterback Arch Manning, nephew of former Tennessee star Peyton Manning, leads the nation's top-ranked offense after the Longhorns defeated then-No. 1 Ohio State on September 12.
Alabama Hosts South Carolina in Tight Rivalry Matchup
South Carolina travels to Alabama at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, beginning the Gamecocks' SEC schedule. SEC Communications assigned the prime-time slot to this rivalry game. Alabama leads the all-time series 15-3. South Carolina has lost its last two meetings by a combined nine points, with turnovers costing the Gamecocks both contests. Both teams arrive undefeated, though they face vastly different nonconference competition.
Auburn Opens Under New Coach Against Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt opens SEC play at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT on SEC Network, facing coach Alex Golesh in his Auburn debut. SEC Communications scheduled the matchup for Auburn's homecoming game. Golesh previously led South Florida and served as Tennessee's offensive coordinator. Auburn aims to rebuild after a coaching transition.
Missouri Seeks Third Straight Win Over Mississippi State
Missouri, ranked No. 20, visits Mississippi State at 6:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network in a conference opener for both teams. SEC Communications assigned the matchup to the league's network. Missouri leads the all-time series 4-2 and has won the last two meetings, including a 49-27 victory last season and a 39-20 win the year before. Both teams entered September 26 undefeated at 2-0.
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