re: Why did the SEC only play 6 conference games a season up til the late 80's

When it is was 6, SEC teams played 5 permanent SEC teams every year with 1 rotating home and home versus another SEC team.

When it changed to 7 (1988), there were still 5 permanent but 2 rotating home and home.

After expansion to 12 in 1992, the SEC created divisions, 5 permanent division games, 1 permanent cross division game, 2 rotating home and home across division.

After the 2012 expansion, 6 permanent division games, 1 cross division permanent, 1 rotating game (home and home not back to back).

I would like to see the end of divisions, 3 permanent games, 5 rotating home and homes. This would allow a 4 year player to experience every SEC stadium. And also some variation for fans.