Here are five potential yearly opponents for Alabama football under the SEC's upcoming nine-game conference schedule.

On cue, the SEC has officially announced a new nine-game conference schedule starting next season. Details: The SEC will continue with a single standings, non-divisional structure; Each school will play three annual opponents focused on maintaining many traditional rivalries;

The SEC will play a nine-game conference schedule starting in 2026, the league said Thursday, a historic move it's been considering for years. The decision was approved by the SEC's presidents and chancellors after a recommendation by the athletic directors in the conference.