The SEC Move to 9-Game Conference Slate Puts Late-Season Cupcake Games on Notice

As college football enters Week 13, Ole Miss has provided a timeline for head coach Lane Kiffin's decision regarding his future with the program. The Rebels are currently ranked No. 6 in the College Football Playoff standings, following a significant victory over Florida. The uncertainty surrounding Kiffin's future has raised questions about the team's potential playoff seeding.

The Big Ten Conference is poised for significant matchups in the final three weeks of the season, following a year dominated by the Southeastern Conference (SEC). This shift allows the Big Ten to showcase its teams in high-stakes games, potentially altering the landscape of college football as the season concludes.

The College Sports Commission has issued a long-awaited 'Participation Agreement' aimed at unifying the 68 power conference schools within the Big 12, SEC, ACC, and Big Ten. This agreement introduces new policies and penalties related to the House settlement.

A talent evaluator has highlighted a concerning trend regarding the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and its lack of first-round talent in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. The evaluator suggests that the disappointing performance of SEC players has contributed to this situation, indicating a potential decline in the conference's ability to produce top-tier NFL prospects.