ESPN is reportedly flashing significant additional compensation the SEC’s way in hopes of adding a 9th conference game to the college football schedule.
Of course, this is not the only factor the SEC has to consider, but as the old saying goes: Money Talks. This report, which stems from The Athletic, insists that the additional compensation for adding a 9th SEC game would be from $50-80 million.
NEWS: ESPN open to paying millions more for 9th SEC game, The Athletic has learned (w/@SethWEmerson) t.co/SzGuB6pD65
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) May 7, 2025As it currently stands, and as you math whizzes already know, the SEC plays 8 conference games with 4 non-conference matchups – most or not all of which are usually filled by G5 or FCS opponents.
With how tough it is to make the College Football Playoff – especially while facing an SEC-caliber schedule – there is simply no upside for programs like Georgia, Alabama or Clemson to schedule matchups against strong power conference opponents. Why would Tennessee risk a loss to Ohio State or Penn State when ETSU provides an easy win?
Some schools, if they’re brave, will schedule a mid-tier Power conference program to try and get the best of both worlds. Alabama is another good example for this, as they’ll play Florida State and Wisconsin in 2025.
ESPN reportedly floats additional compensation to SEC for 9th conference game Saturday Down South.
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