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The 2025 SEC Football Schedule: All the Matchups Revealed

2024-12-12

The 2025 SEC football season is set to be a thrilling journey filled with intense competition and memorable matchups. On Wednesday, the official schedule was announced, marking the second year of the SEC as a 16-team league. Conference play kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 6, with Ole Miss taking on Kentucky. This season will see SEC teams play an eight-game conference schedule along with four non-conference opponents. The conference opponents for each team in 2025 remain the same as 2024, but with the locations swapped. SEC teams are also obligated by the conference to face at least one non-conference opponent from a power conference or a major independent like Notre Dame. The top two teams in the overall standings will clash in the 2025 SEC Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 6, and will be televised by ABC.

Featured Non-Conference Matchups

Alabama's journey in 2025 includes a highly anticipated showdown at Florida State. Notre Dame's visit to Arkansas is another highlight, as is Auburn's match against Baylor. Florida's encounter with Miami FL and Georgia's battle against Georgia Tech add to the excitement. Kentucky's game against Louisville and LSU's showdown with Clemson are sure to be intense. Arizona State's trip to Mississippi State, Kansas' match with Missouri, Michigan's contest with Oklahoma, Tulane's visit to Ole Miss, Clemson's game against South Carolina, Tennessee's showdown with Syracuse in Atlanta, Texas' battle with Ohio State, Texas A&M's encounter with Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt's trip to Virginia Tech all contribute to the diverse non-conference slate.

September 6, 2025: Ole Miss at Kentucky

This opening game sets the tone for the season as Ole Miss and Kentucky go head-to-head. Both teams will be looking to make a strong start and establish themselves in the conference. The rivalry between these two programs is always intense, and fans can expect a hard-fought battle. The outcome of this game could have a significant impact on the teams' standings throughout the season.

September 13, 2025: Georgia at Tennessee, Florida at LSU, Arkansas at Ole Miss, Vanderbilt at South Carolina

In this week of action, Georgia travels to Tennessee, bringing with it the traditional SEC rivalry. Florida faces LSU in a battle of two powerhouse programs. Arkansas takes on Ole Miss, adding to the excitement in the SEC. Vanderbilt also makes the trip to South Carolina, as these teams look to gain an early advantage in conference play.

September 20, 2025: South Carolina at Missouri, Auburn at Oklahoma

South Carolina heads to Missouri, where they will face a tough opponent in the SEC. Auburn's trip to Oklahoma presents a unique challenge for the Tigers, as they venture into Big 12 territory. These games will test the teams' abilities and show how they stack up against different conference opponents.

September 27, 2025: Alabama at Georgia, LSU at Ole Miss, Tennessee at Mississippi State, Kentucky at South Carolina, Auburn at Texas A&M

Alabama's trip to Georgia is a highly anticipated showdown between two SEC heavyweights. LSU faces Ole Miss in a battle that could have implications for the division. Tennessee travels to Mississippi State, while Kentucky takes on South Carolina. Auburn also makes a trip to Texas A&M, adding to the excitement of conference play.

October 4, 2025: Vanderbilt at Alabama, Texas at Florida, Kentucky at Georgia, Mississippi State at Texas A&M

Vanderbilt's visit to Alabama is a chance for the underdog to make a statement. Texas travels to Florida, where they will face a tough opponent in the SEC. Kentucky heads to Georgia, continuing the SEC rivalries. Mississippi State also makes a trip to Texas A&M, as these teams look to prove themselves in conference play.

October 11, 2025: Oklahoma at Texas, Arkansas at Tennessee, Georgia at Auburn, South Carolina at LSU, Alabama at Missouri, Florida at Texas A&M

Oklahoma's trip to Texas is a battle between two Big 12 rivals. Arkansas faces Tennessee in a SEC showdown. Georgia travels to Auburn, adding to the excitement in the SEC East. South Carolina takes on LSU, while Alabama heads to Missouri and Florida makes a trip to Texas A&M. These games will test the teams' abilities and show how they handle different opponents.

October 18, 2025: Tennessee at Alabama, Ole Miss at Georgia, Texas A&M at Arkansas, Mississippi State at Florida, Texas at Kentucky, Oklahoma at South Carolina, LSU at Vanderbilt, Missouri at Auburn

Tennessee's trip to Alabama is a must-win game for both teams. Ole Miss faces Georgia in a SEC showdown. Texas A&M travels to Arkansas, while Mississippi State takes on Florida. Texas makes a trip to Kentucky, Oklahoma heads to South Carolina, LSU faces Vanderbilt, and Missouri takes on Auburn. These games will be crucial in determining the teams' standings and playoff hopes.

October 25, 2025: Texas A&M at LSU, Ole Miss at Oklahoma, Alabama at South Carolina, Auburn at Arkansas, Tennessee at Kentucky, Texas at Mississippi State, Missouri at Vanderbilt

Texas A&M's trip to LSU is a key game in the SEC West. Ole Miss faces Oklahoma in a battle of two talented teams. Alabama travels to South Carolina, while Auburn takes on Arkansas. Tennessee makes a trip to Kentucky, Texas heads to Mississippi State, and Missouri faces Vanderbilt. These games will determine the fate of the teams in the final stretch of the season.