2026 SEC football predictions: Game-by-game picks, projecting every team's final win-loss record

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   2026 SEC Football Season Preview and Media Days

   The SEC enters its 95th football season and third year as a 16-team conference. The 2026 SEC Media Days are scheduled for July 20 to 23 in Tampa, Florida. Analysts are currently releasing game-by-game picks and win-loss projections for all teams.

   What's confirmed:

   • The 2026 SEC football season is the 95th season of the conference.
   • The SEC consists of 16 teams, including Texas and Oklahoma.
   • SEC Media Days will occur from July 20 to 23, 2026, at the JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida.
   • Tampa is hosting the annual preseason event for the first time.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The 2026 season will feature the first-ever nine-game conference schedule.
   • Six Kentucky Wildcats earned preseason All-SEC honors from Athlon Sports.
   • An ESPN analyst has named five contenders for the 2026 SEC Championship.
   confidence 90%
2. 1h ago

   2026 SEC Football Season Outlook and Media Days

   The SEC prepares for its 95th football season featuring 16 teams and a nine-game conference schedule. Preseason media events are scheduled for late July in Florida. Analysts are currently projecting win-loss records and College Football Playoff tiers.

   What's confirmed:

   • The 2026 SEC Media days will occur from July 20 to 23, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.
   • The 2026 season is the third year the SEC has included 16 teams following the addition of Texas and Oklahoma.
   • The conference will implement its first nine-game conference schedule in 2026.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Six Kentucky Wildcats earned preseason All-SEC honors from Athlon Sports.
   • An ESPN analyst has identified five contenders for the 2026 SEC Championship.
   confidence 90%