SEC title game reportedly set for final edition
Florida canceled its Notre Dame series, while Ole Miss received a $250k fine after its loss to Georgia.
The SEC Championship Game will end after this year’s edition, closing a 34-year run, according to Joey Hnath of Dawg Sports. Hnath criticized the decision, arguing that a signature event is being sacrificed as college football places greater weight on the expanded playoff.
Florida also canceled its home-and-home series with Notre Dame scheduled for 2031 and 2032. Hnath framed the move as a possible sign that teams will avoid difficult nonconference games to protect their records and improve their playoff chances.
Ole Miss received a $250k fine after fans threw trash and debris onto the field during the Rebels’ 42-7 loss to Georgia.
Why it matters
Ending the SEC Championship Game would close a 34-year run for one of the conference’s signature events. Florida’s scheduling decision also raises concern that playoff access could discourage difficult nonconference matchups.
What to watch next
This year’s SEC Championship Game is set to be the final edition.
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