SEC Introduces Tiebreaker Rules for Expanded 16-Team Format

New procedures aim to fairly determine championship contenders in the divisionless conference.

The SEC has added Oklahoma and Texas, expanding to a 16-team, divisionless format.
Tiebreaker criteria include head-to-head records, performance against common opponents, and a capped scoring margin.
In case of a tie for first place, both teams will qualify for the championship game, with tiebreakers deciding the home team.
The SEC Championship Game will be held on December 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The new format mirrors changes in other conferences like the Big Ten, which now has 18 teams.