Eli Drinkwitz takes aim at SEC 9-game schedule, cites Big Ten's three straight CFP titles
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz criticizes the SEC's 9-game conference schedule, linking it to the Big Ten's recent CFP success.
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Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz has expressed opposition to the SEC's move to a 9-game conference schedule. Drinkwitz cited the Big Ten's three consecutive College Football Playoff titles in his critique.
This comes as SEC Media Days signal the start of the 2026 preseason. Coverage from AL.com and On3 emphasizes that Drinkwitz claims other SEC coaches are also saying they might regret the 9-game slate.
NOLA.com reports that LSU's Lane Kiffin believes the move was not the 'right play.' Fox News characterized these complaints as ridiculous. Future developments depend on whether more SEC coaches publicly voice regret regarding the schedule change as the 2026 season begins.
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Quick answers
Who is criticizing the SEC's 9-game schedule?
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz and LSU's Lane Kiffin.
What reason did Eli Drinkwitz give for his opposition?
He cited the Big Ten's three straight CFP titles.
When was this trend identified?
During the SEC Media Days marking the start of the 2026 preseason.
Coverage (11)
- Arkansas 2026 Opponent at SEC Media Days: Missouri Tigers 247Sports · 12h ago
- Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz becomes latest SEC coach upset over Big Ten schedules Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Commute: SEC Media Day News and Notes on Mizzou Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Why the SEC-Big Ten scheduling war is built on hypocrisy Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Eli Drinkwitz: SEC coaches regret moving to 9-game conference schedule FootballScoop.com · 12h ago
- Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz cries sour grapes on Big Ten CFP titles Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz becomes latest SEC coach to make ridiculous complaints about Big Ten schedules Fox News · 12h ago
- SEC Media Days signal start of 2026 preseason Rock M Nation · 12h ago
- Eli Drinkwitz: SEC coaches ‘all saying’ they might regret going to 9-game conference schedule AL.com · 12h ago
- LSU’s Lane Kiffin believes SEC move to 9-game slate isn’t ‘right play,’ and one coach agrees NOLA.com · 12h ago
- Eli Drinkwitz takes aim at SEC 9-game schedule, cites Big Ten's three straight CFP titles On3 · 12h ago
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