SEC Lifts Football Scholarship Limit to 105

Overview

• SEC presidents voted to raise the football scholarship cap from 85 to 105, according to multiple reports sourced to Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger.
• The change brings the SEC in line with leagues such as the Big Ten and Big 12 that previously moved to 105.
• Schools are permitted but not required to use all 105 scholarships, preserving discretion over roster size.
• Implementation timing remains unsettled in reports, with questions about whether the increase begins in the spring or for the 2026 season.
• Programs expect ripple effects across walk-on opportunities, recruiting and transfer decisions, as well as NIL distribution and potential revenue-share adjustments that include a proposed $2.5 million increase and a 20% quasi‑luxury tax under discussion.