LSU coach Brian Kelly expressed support for increased scheduling between the SEC and Big Ten conferences during this week’s SEC meetings. The discussion centered around potential games in the regular season, with Kelly stating that coaches want to play Big Ten teams. He believes one game would be sufficient to add to the schedule.
Kelly cited winning national championships as a key factor, saying his team wants to compete against the top programs like the Big Ten. However, not all coaches share this enthusiasm. South Carolina’s Shane Beamer expressed concerns about scheduling multiple non-conference games, while Arkansas’ Sam Pittman suggested keeping the current eight-game conference schedule and adding a Big Ten game.
The main priority for SEC coaches is positioning their conference to maximize the number of teams that can participate in the College Football Playoff (CFP). Kelly hopes the selection process will evolve beyond focusing solely on losses. The discussion remains ongoing, with no imminent agreements between the leagues.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6388547/2025/05/28/brian-kelly-big-ten-sec-football-schedule