The time for talking is finally over, as the Southeastern Conference kicks off the 2026 season this weekend, with games slated for Thursday through Sunday.

Missouri gets the conference started in Week 1, hosting a non-conference contest against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, which opened its season with a 35-15 win over Morehouse. The Tigers will be without Ahmad Hardy, but the offensive unit still has plenty of playmakers to dominate the Golden Lions.

The Oklahoma Sooners moved their season opener against UTEP to Friday, giving them an extra day to prepare for a road trip to the "Big House" next weekend. Meanwhile, 13 teams in the conference are slated to kick off on Saturday, with Ole Miss wrapping things up against No. 20 Louisville at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday evening.

Here are picks, score predictions and where you can watch every SEC football matchup of Week 1:

No. 25 Missouri (0-0) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-0)

Game prediction: Missouri 63 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7

Where to watch: Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network

No. 10 Oklahoma (0-0) vs. UTEP (0-0)

Oct 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of an Oklahoma Sooners helmet against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Game prediction: Oklahoma 52 | UTEP 6

Where to watch: Friday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network+

No. 13 Alabama (0-0) vs. East Carolina (0-0)

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; General view of Alabama Crimson Tide helmets during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Game prediction: Alabama 56 | East Carolina 10

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. CT on ABC

South Carolina (0-0) vs. Kent State (0-0)

Nov 13, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a South Carolina Gamecocks helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Game prediction: South Carolina 52 | Kent State 13

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network

Kentucky (0-0) vs. Youngstown State (1-0)

Game prediction: Kentucky 42 | Youngstown State 17

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 12 p.m. CT on SEC Network+

No. 3 Georgia (0-0) vs. Tennessee State (0-1)

Apr 12, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs helmets on the bench during the Georgia Spring game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Game prediction: Georgia 56 | Tennessee State 6

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. CT on SEC Network+

No. 5 Texas (0-0) vs. Texas State (0-0)

A detail view of a Texas Longhorns helmet

Game prediction: Texas 49 | Texas State 10

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN

No. 20 Tennessee (0-0) vs. Furman (1-0)

Nov 23, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; A general view of a Tennessee Volunteers helmet during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Game prediction: Tennessee 59 | Furman 7

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 2:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network+

Auburn (0-0) vs. Baylor (0-0)

Game prediction: Auburn 35 | Baylor 21

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC

Arkansas (0-0) vs. North Alabama (1-0)

Game prediction: Arkansas 56 | North Alabama 13

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3:15 p.m. CT on SEC Network

No. 8 Texas A&M (0-0) vs. Missouri State (0-0)

Game prediction: Texas A&M 52 | Missouri State 10

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN

Vanderbilt (0-0) vs. Austin Peay (1-0)

Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A detail view of a Vanderbilt Commodores helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Game prediction: Vanderbilt 45 | Austin Peay 13

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+

No. 11 LSU (0-0) vs. Clemson (0-0)

Oct 7, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a LSU Tigers helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Game prediction: LSU 31 | Clemson 21

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC

Mississippi State (0-0) vs. ULM (0-0)

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of Mississippi State Bulldogs helmets on field against the Missouri Tigers prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Game prediction: Mississippi State 52 | ULM 13

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU

Florida (0-0) vs. FAU (0-0)

Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Florida Gators helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Game prediction: Florida 59 | FAU 10

Where to watch: Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network

No. 9 Ole Miss (0-0) vs. No. 24 Louisville (0-0)

Nov 2, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels helmet during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi won 63-31.

Game prediction: Ole Miss 34 | Louisville 24

Where to watch: Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC

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