CBS Sports Releases Post-Portal Season SEC Power Rankings

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5. LSU
LSU went all-in on Lane Kiffin, and The Portal King delivered a revamped roster capable of contending again in the SEC. Forty new additions from the portal, including 14 blue-chip prospects led by the likes of QB Sam Leavitt, offensive tackle Jordan Seaton and, my personal favorite, Kansas State receiver Jayce Brown, will have the Tigers revved up. Kiffin also got a big win by retaining defensive coordinator Blake Baker.

With seven months (!) still to go before the 2026 season kicks off, here's how the SEC stacks up -- for now.

1. Texas
2. Georgia
3. Texas A&M
4. Oklahoma
5. LSU
6. Alabama
7. Ole Miss
8. Missouri
9. South Carolina
10. Florida
11. Tennessee
12. Auburn
13. Kentucky
14. Vanderbilt
15. Arkansas
16. Mississippi State

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