The SEC said it would unveil the three permanent opponents for every SEC team on Tuesday night as part of the new nine-game conference schedule that’s coming for the 2026 season and beyond. LSU three permanent opponents for the 2026 through 2029 seasons will be Ole Miss, Arkansas and Texas A&M. Instead, Alabama’s permanent opponents are Auburn, Tennessee and Mississippi State. You knew Tennessee and Auburn would be their permanent rivals and Starkville is a short drive from Tuscaloosa. The SEC is expected to re-examine the permanent opponents every four seasons.