Scott Stricklin is concerned the SEC won’t be able to move to a 9-game schedule in 2024 due to existing contractural obligations.

The SEC’s future scheduling model has been the primary topic this week at the league’s annual spring meetings. There’s been momentum for the SEC to shift to a 9-game schedule when Texas and Oklahoma arrive ahead of next season, but that’s still up for debate.

Stricklin pointed out one potential roadblock on Wednesday: All 14 current SEC programs have already worked out their nonconference schedules for next season.

“We all have non-conference contracts for the fall of ’24 (which) makes me think that nine might not be feasible for the first year,” Stricklin said. “It would be challenging to do so at this point.”

Florida, for example, is set to face Miami, Florida State, UCF and Samford in 2024. If the SEC moves to a 9-game model in 2024, the Gators would have to cancel one of those scheduled games.

Another potential sticking point for SEC teams could be the lack of additional revenue from ESPN in exchange for a 9th conference game. However, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said this week that money should not factor into the decision.

Multiple SEC coaches have also weighed in on the debate, including Eli Drinkwitz, Nick Saban and Kirby Smart.

The SEC’s annual spring meetings continue Wednesday in Destin.