Southeastern Conference teams prepare for week one football matchups

The 2026 college football season opens this week within the Southeastern Conference with a full slate of games. No. 25 Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday at Memorial Stadium to begin the league's campaign. Friday features No. 9 Oklahoma playing UTEP in Norman, while No. 18 Tennessee hosts Furman on Saturday. The opening week of conference action concludes on September 6 when No. 10 Ole Miss faces Louisville at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Analysts have issued score projections for all matchups involving SEC teams as the season gets underway. These contests follow the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll rankings.

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