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SEC announces kickoff times, TV schedule for Week 6 games

The headliner is No. 10 Alabama vs No. 16 Vanderbilt.
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The SEC and its broadcast partners have finalized kickoff times and TV designations for Week 6, headlined by ABC's noon showcase of Kentucky at Georgia and a split 3:30 p.m. ET window with Vanderbilt at Alabama (ABC) and Texas at Florida (ESPN). ESPN's College GameDay is visiting the ranked matchup between Vandy and Bama. All times below are Eastern and subject to change.

Saturday, Oct. 4 (Week 6)

Kentucky at Georgia — 12:00 p.m., ABC
Texas at Florida — 3:30 p.m., ESPN
Vanderbilt at Alabama — 3:30 p.m., ABC
Kent State at Oklahoma — 4:00 p.m., SEC Network
Mississippi State at Texas A&M — 7:30 p.m., SEC Network

Off this week: Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Missouri, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee.

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PATRICK PREVITY

In addition to writing for On SI, Patrick is also a site expert for Canes Warning and has previously written for outlets such as Betsided, Orlando Magic Daily and Southbound and Down. He serves as a sideline reporter for ESPN+, covering UCF athletics and the Big 12 Conference. In 2024, he hosted a live, on-site UCF football pregame show that aired on ESPN+. Patrick has interviewed numerous figures in the college sports world, ranging from players to UCF’s athletic director. Recently, he traveled to Mobile, Ala., to cover the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, where he spoke with multiple NFL Draft prospects. Patrick also hosts coverage of the Orlando Magic for Digest Media on YouTube and has become one of the leading voices on the team in the region. Patrick also helps run the social media department for The Voice of College Football Network, focusing on breaking news and digital storytelling. Patrick previously spent time at CNN in the sports department, where he assisted with CNN’s World Sport show and Bleacher Report updates for morning programming. Hailing from the Tampa Bay Area, Patrick is a lifelong fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning, Orlando Magic and UCF Knights.

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