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Your top 5 in SEC at this point

Posted on 9/25/26 at 5:12 pm
Posted by riseabovethenoise
Member since Jul 2026
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Posted on 9/25/26 at 5:12 pm
1. Georgia - hasn't played anyone/ very talented/ not convinced they're elite
2. Florida - look impressive/ have that edge to them
3. Texas - not convinced they are elite/ have to recognize big win over Ohio State
4. Ole Miss - playing with a lot of confidence
5. Alabama/Miss. State - history says Alabama, but they're very beatable. MSU looks impressive, but history says a collapse is coming.

Overall, I just don't see a dominant SEC team out there and I would be shocked to see one make the NC game based on what's happened so far.

I see LSU 7/8 - OL needs a lot of work, QB playing with zero confidence/missed a lot of open receivers last week and the best offensive player out this week and maybe longer. Ole Miss also moved the ball relatively easy against LSU defense last week.
Posted by Lush
Nola
Member since Jul 2023
1369 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 5:14 pm to
Mississippi State not high enough.
Posted by Night Vision
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Posted on 9/25/26 at 5:15 pm to
I'd give this 3/4 an upvote and 1/4 downvote if I could.
Posted by Drewbie
tFlagship
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Posted on 9/25/26 at 5:16 pm to
1. Georgia
2. Arkansas
3. Mississippi State
4. Ole Miss
5. Tennessee
Posted by secuniversity
Member since May 2015
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Posted on 9/25/26 at 5:17 pm to
Sometimes it's okay to just keep things in your head or at least not make a new thread and put it in an existing one.
Not every thought needs a new thread.
Posted by stuckintexas
Austin & DFW
Member since Sep 2009
3606 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 5:22 pm to
quote:

1. Georgia - hasn't played anyone/ very talented/ not convinced they're elite

Agree with this

#2 Ole Miss - best resume in the country
#3 Texas - Riding that win over Ohio St but haven't looked great against lesser competition
#4 Florida - They've been impressive
#5 LSU - I'm confident they'll overcome the injuries and continue to gel as a team.
Posted by Bigdawgb
Member since Oct 2023
4809 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 7:30 pm to
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2. Florida - look impressive/ have that edge to them


I still haven't seen any FL gameplay this year. They must look edgier than Dez Cadena to be ranked this high
Posted by Rambone
Member since Sep 2026
193 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 7:32 pm to
quote:

1. Georgia - hasn't played anyone/ very talented/ not convinced they're elite
2. Florida - look impressive/ have that edge to them
3. Texas - not convinced they are elite/ have to recognize big win over Ohio State
4. Ole Miss - playing with a lot of confidence
5. Alabama/Miss. State - history says Alabama, but they're very beatable. MSU looks impressive, but history says a collapse is coming.

Overall, I just don't see a dominant SEC team out there and I would be shocked to see one make the NC game based on what's happened so far.

I see LSU 7/8 - OL needs a lot of work, QB playing with zero confidence/missed a lot of open receivers last week and the best offensive player out this week and maybe longer. Ole Miss also moved the ball relatively easy against LSU defense last week.


Well then why do you have them on top? And another thing. Where's Kentucky?
This post was edited on 9/25/26 at 7:35 pm
Posted by Uga Alum
Member since Jul 2022
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Posted on 9/25/26 at 7:34 pm to
I think Georgia, Florida, Alabama, State, Ole Miss, and LSU would beat Texas.
Posted by 1801
Charleston
Member since Aug 2012
9167 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 7:35 pm to
Mississippi State
Alabama
South Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee

edited - Texas A&M is terrible so swap Carolina to above Kentucky -

This post was edited on 9/25/26 at 7:39 pm
Posted by riseabovethenoise
Member since Jul 2026
24 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 7:49 pm to
quote:

Well then why do you have them on top? And another thing. Where's Kentucky?


I put Georgia first because they have a wealth of talent, veteran coaching staff, have won every game pretty convincing, but haven't played a really tough opponent yet.

Also, it also shows that this could be down year for the SEC because there is no dominant team like an Alabama or Georgia that's just strikes fear into opponents. It clearly a sign of how the TP/NIL have changed the landscape of college football.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Georgia lose a couple of games or win the SEC and make a good run in the playoffs if things fall their way. Dominant teams are quickly becoming a thing of the pass and it just shows how fragile rankings can be because the talent is so spread out.

Why isn't Kentucky ranked in my top 5? They just lost to Alabama last week by four TDs!
Posted by dhuck20
SCLSU Fan
Member since Oct 2012
23579 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 7:51 pm to
quote:

Well then why do you have them on top? And another thing. Where's Kentucky?
Its almost like early season polls are a projection not necessarily solely based on results.

Welcome to college football.
Posted by Gifman
Captiva, FL
Member since Jan 2021
19932 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 7:56 pm to
State is not top 5 but maybe top 7. Im just happy when we finish middle of the pack
Posted by Kashmir
Member since Dec 2014
10599 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 8:27 pm to
No L$u? List is shite!!!
Posted by NoEmpathy
Your girls cooter
Member since Feb 2023
596 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 8:32 pm to
quote:

think Georgia, Florida, Alabama, State, Ole Miss, and LSU would beat Texas.


I agree with all this. Texas is fools gold
Posted by Shocco
Member since Nov 2015
2947 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 8:33 pm to
Ole Miss beats Florida
Posted by cajunbama
Metairie
Member since Jan 2007
36271 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 8:35 pm to
Georgia
Texas
Ole Miss
Alabama
State
Posted by Gatorbait2008
Member since Aug 2015
30473 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 8:35 pm to
I would go

1. Georgia
2.Texas
3-4. Ole Miss/Florida..we wil know this weekend
5.Alabama
Posted by NoEmpathy
Your girls cooter
Member since Feb 2023
596 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 8:37 pm to
If I’m being honest, and it pains me to say this, I think Alabama is the team to beat. I know, I know….they gave up a lot of points to FSU. But I think FSU came out trying to save their coach. Got punched in the mouth. I also think their QB is really good and going to get better. He reminds me of the kid from MSU with a lot more talent around him. Sucks but it is what it is
Posted by KingOrange
Mayfair
Member since Aug 2018
13984 posts
Posted on 9/25/26 at 8:39 pm to
I’ll allow it but George and Florida not proven.
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