2026 SEC football preseason power rankings released ahead of Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The 2026 SEC football season is set to begin on September 3, with rankings reflecting the US LBM Coaches Poll. Teams like Texas, Georgia, and Ole Miss are currently in the top spots with records at 0-0. The opening week features matchups including Missouri versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Oklahoma against UTEP on September 4. Other notable games include Tennessee facing Furman and Auburn playing Baylor on September 5. Ole Miss concludes the week with a game against Louisville on September 6.
- •Texas is ranked first in the preseason power rankings.
- •The season opens with Missouri hosting Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
- •Oklahoma will face UTEP on September 4.
- •Tennessee opens against Furman on September 5.
- •Ole Miss plays Louisville to conclude Week 1 on September 6.
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