The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is an NCAA Division I athletics conference that consists of 14 universities located in the U.S. states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas
. The schools in the SEC are:
- Auburn University
- Louisiana State University (LSU)
- Mississippi State University
- Texas A&M University
- University of Alabama
- University of Arkansas
- University of Florida
- University of Georgia
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- University of Mississippi
- University of Missouri
- University of South Carolina
- University of Tennessee
These universities are known for their strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball, and have a history of success in various sports
. The SEC was officially formed in 1933 and has undergone several expansions over the years, with some schools leaving the conference to join the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)