Southeastern Conference facts for kids
The Southeastern Conference, often called the SEC, is a major group of colleges and universities in the southern United States. These schools compete against each other in many different sports. The SEC is famous for having some of the best sports teams in the country, especially in football! It was started in 1932.
What is the SEC?
The SEC is an athletic conference. This means it's a league where different schools play sports against each other. The main goal of the SEC is to organize these games and championships. It helps make sure that all the teams follow the same rules.
The SEC is very popular, especially for its exciting football games. Millions of fans watch these games every year. Many SEC teams have won national championships in various sports. This makes the conference one of the most successful in college sports.
Which Schools are in the SEC?
The Southeastern Conference has 14 member universities. These schools are located across the southern United States. Each university has its own unique traditions and mascots. Here are the schools that are part of the SEC:
- University of Alabama
- University of Arkansas
- Auburn University
- University of Florida
- University of Georgia
- University of Kentucky
- Louisiana State University and A&M College (often called LSU)
- University of Mississippi (often known as Ole Miss)
- Mississippi State University
- University of Missouri
- University of South Carolina
- University of Tennessee
- Texas A&M University
- Vanderbilt University
Images for kids
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Bobby Grier playing against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in 1955
See also
In Spanish: Southeastern Conference para niños
