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SEC Rankings based on Efficiency Metrics
Posted on 9/30/25 at 10:19 am
Posted on 9/30/25 at 10:19 am
This is a combined average of SP+, FEI, KFord, and ESPN FPI… National rank listed:
3. Alabama
5. Texas
7. Ole Miss
9. Georgia
11. Tennessee
12. Oklahoma
16. Vanderbilt
17. Missouri
18. Texas A&M
19. LSU
24. Auburn
32. South Carolina
34. Mississippi State
35. Florida
39. Arkansas
50. Kentucky
3. Alabama
5. Texas
7. Ole Miss
9. Georgia
11. Tennessee
12. Oklahoma
16. Vanderbilt
17. Missouri
18. Texas A&M
19. LSU
24. Auburn
32. South Carolina
34. Mississippi State
35. Florida
39. Arkansas
50. Kentucky
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Posted on 9/30/25 at 10:26 am to AUTiger789
Texas is about to get exposed worse than LSU
Posted on 9/30/25 at 10:30 am to RebelExpress38
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Texas is about to get exposed worse than LSU
Its a complicated situation with them.
With even an average passing game they're elite.
But their passing game isn't really even average and their running game isn't nearly good enough to win most games against other elite teams.
Much like LSU it doesn't mean they cant figure it out, but right now I would pick a lot of teams to beat them head to head.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:42 pm to tide06
Texas now has eight SEC games in a row. I think this makes them less likely to get to Atlanta among these other possibilities: 'Bama, Georgia, Oklahoma and Ole Miss. All the other teams have a cupcake or two to relieve the pressure.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:42 pm to ht1950
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Texas now has eight SEC games in a row
We had this a few years back. It was damned brutal.
Welcome to the SEC
This post was edited on 9/30/25 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:43 pm to AUTiger789
50 > 3........right?
SUCK IT LONG AND SUCK IT HARD BAMA
SUCK IT LONG AND SUCK IT HARD BAMA
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:48 pm to pankReb
Can we book mark this so every SEC fan doesn't whine about "Texas has a cupcake SEC schedule"
Sounds like some of y'all are starting to remember the claim that an SEC schedule is actually hard.
Also I think we drop 2 and we will see what 9-3 gets us, likely a N6 bowkl but out of Playoff.
Sounds like some of y'all are starting to remember the claim that an SEC schedule is actually hard.
Also I think we drop 2 and we will see what 9-3 gets us, likely a N6 bowkl but out of Playoff.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:49 pm to TexasWranglers
This year, I think there are at least 14 SEC teams that can line up and beat any of the others on a given Saturday. I've never seen the league as deep as it is now.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:53 pm to ht1950
I agree and this is 100% why Texas fans are so excited to be out of the Big 12. Even if we moved to the Big 10 or went Independent you wouldn't have that kind of parity or exciting fanbases to play.
Imagine for a second having to play Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Texas Tech, TCU, and Oklahoma state over and over and over again. Probably not too excited about any road trips and definitely not pumped to play the above week in and week out. Sure, half those may be ranked in a given year but its not near the spark the SEC brings.
Imagine for a second having to play Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Texas Tech, TCU, and Oklahoma state over and over and over again. Probably not too excited about any road trips and definitely not pumped to play the above week in and week out. Sure, half those may be ranked in a given year but its not near the spark the SEC brings.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 1:57 pm to TexasWranglers
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Can we book mark this so every SEC fan doesn't whine about "Texas has a cupcake SEC schedule"
9. Georgia
11. Tennessee
12. Oklahoma
16. Vanderbilt
17. Missouri
19. LSU
24. Auburn
32. South Carolina
That’s Bamas SEC schedule. Our “easy games” are 16, 17 and 32 nationally.
You aren’t playing that so yes you can still be accused of having a relatively easy schedule for the SEC.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 2:17 pm to AUTiger789
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34. Mississippi State
I don't think I understand this.
In FEI for example, considering a 'good' team, State (4-1) has 1.18 expected losses (as GLS), which results in a 0.18 GLD.
Kansas State (2-3) is sitting at the same FEI but with -2.03 GLD.
How can two vastly different SOS/R have the same FEI?
Posted on 9/30/25 at 2:24 pm to AUTiger789
At least we're better than Florida. ;(
Posted on 9/30/25 at 2:35 pm to pankReb
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We had this a few years back. It was damned brutal.
Welcome to the SEC
We do have a bye week in there.
10/4 @ Florida
10/11 Oklahoma (Dallas)
10/18 @ Kentucky <--- trap game at night
10/25 @ Miss State
11/1 vs Vanderbilt (next game in Austin)
11/8 BYE
11/15 @ Georgia
11/22 vs Arkansas
11/28 vs Texas A&M
If we are good, we'll win 6 or 7 games.
If we aren't, we'll still beat A&M.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 2:38 pm to UKWildcats
quote:They need to get on our level
50 > 3........right?
SUCK IT LONG AND SUCK IT HARD BAMA
Posted on 9/30/25 at 2:47 pm to paperwasp
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How can two vastly different SOS/R have the same FEI?
I think you are comparing two different ratings that are not related to each other.
FEI = OFEI + DFEI + SFEI
State = .17 + .19 + .04 = .39 (rounded)
KSU = .02 + .31 + .05 = .39 (rounded)
State is 1 spot above them due to rounding. We don't see all the digits.
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number of losses a team
ELS = two standard deviations above average
GLS = one standard deviation above average
ALS = average team
would expect to have against the schedule of opponents
State performs better than KSU in all but ALS.
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Either way, I don't think you can compare these stats, even though they are all on the same page together.
eta: key word = "think" as I don't know the answer for sure
This post was edited on 9/30/25 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 9/30/25 at 3:02 pm to BigBro
Makes sense (even though I don't see why they choose to do that).
Thanks for taking the time to write all that out.
Thanks for taking the time to write all that out.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 3:16 pm to tide06
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With even an average passing game they're elite.
This is what I believe too. If Arch starts clicking and we get our two main backs back, we have a high ceiling that is top 10 worthy.
Arch just needs to have fun playing the game and Sark needs to put the team in a position to win with great play calling.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 3:40 pm to AUTiger789
I'm surprised that Vandy is just 16.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 3:41 pm to AUTiger789
Vandy should be number 1.
Posted on 9/30/25 at 4:23 pm to Tideroller
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I'm surprised that Vandy is just 16.
They’ve played a pretty poor slate of opponents so far.
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