Pre-season top 3 teams in each division

East:

1. USC - Dylan Thompson + Mike Davis with OBC calling the plays is going to equal another 10+ win team. When you consider they get UGA and Mizzou at home, I think you must put them as favorites to win the East.

2. Mizzou - No one seems to be talking about Matty Mauk leading Pinkel's explosive offense. My question is if they have a RB or 2 to lean on this season. The defending SEC East champs deserve some respect.

3. UGA - Gurley. That's all you really need to say. But having to play @ Mizzou and @ USC, UF on a neutral site, and Auburn at home... schedule just won't be the easiest road to an SEC East championship.


West:

1. Bama - So very close to playing in 4 out of the last 5 NC games. They still are the team in college football. Yeldon, Drake, and Henry MAY be the best RB trio in the SEC, and if their new QB delivers half of the hype he's been given, then they are primed for another run at the championship.

2. AU - No question this team has the talent and coaching to be considered one of the top 5 teams in the country. I think Bama's defense and skill players are slightly better and therefore Bama has the advantage.

3. LSU - There's only 1 road game where they may be the under dog - @ AU, and they beat AU soundly last season. As with the last few seasons, if anyone has a chance to beat Bama, it's LSU, especially in Tiger Stadium. If LSU is able to do that on Nov 8th, they will be in the mix for the college football playoff and SECCG. But right now, I think Bama is the favorite in that game and AU is a slightly better overall team.