Texas A&M’s SEC Slate Takes Shape: Annual Clashes with Texas & LSU Confirmed
College Station, TX – The Southeastern Conference is poised to unveil the full conference schedules for the 2026-2029 seasons tonight, marking a notable shift with the implementation of a nine-game conference schedule.However, the most immediate buzz surrounds the declaration of each team’s three “permanent” opponents - and those for Texas A&M have already been revealed by On3’s Chris Low.
The Aggies will face Texas, LSU, and Missouri annually during that four-year period.
The selections of Texas and LSU were widely anticipated. The rivalry with Texas is a natural fixture, fueled by shared history and geographic proximity, while the battles against LSU have consistently been among the most hotly contested on the Aggies’ calendar. Maintaining these annual matchups provides crucial continuity for both programs and their passionate fanbases.
The inclusion of Missouri,though,has generated a more muted response. Despite three decades as conference mates, a strong rivalry between the two programs hasn’t fully materialized. While the annual games could foster increased animosity, the selection feels less organic than the other two.
Many Texas A&M fans reportedly hoped for Arkansas to fill the third slot, a choice supported by both the schools’ shared history in the Southwest Conference and their regional proximity. However, the SEC’s scheduling model involves numerous logistical considerations, meaning not every program could secure it’s ideal trio of opponents.
Interestingly,Texas A&M and Arkansas share the same three permanent opponents – Texas,LSU,and Missouri – despite not being scheduled to play each other annually.
While the Aggies’ permanent opponents present a challenging slate – arguably one of the tougher groupings in the conference,trailing only Auburn’s trio of Alabama,Georgia,and Vanderbilt – the new scheduling format promises greater balance. Each team will face every conference opponent both at home and on the road over a four-year cycle, addressing previous concerns about scheduling inequities.
The complete SEC schedules for 2026-2029 will be released tonight. specific dates for the 2026 season are expected to follow in December.
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