Drinkwitz Slams SEC’s Nine-Game Plan | Missouri Tigers Football News

Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz dropped some fire at SEC Media Days, and Tennessee fans might actually agree — the conference’s move to a nine-game schedule in 2026 is a nightmare for playoff hopes. Drinkwitz slammed the playoff committee system, arguing wins on the field should decide it all, not some opaque analytics. With tougher paths to the postseason — even a 9-3 SEC record might not cut it — SEC teams are already feeling the pressure. For Tennessee, the 2027 slate is brutal: five road games against Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma. Drinkwitz’s warning? This schedule could be the conference’s biggest mistake yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac19976db90bd5f3