Georgia selected as preseason favorite for 2026 SEC championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Georgia has been voted the preseason favorite to win the Southeastern Conference championship during the league's annual media days in Tampa. The Bulldogs secured 88 of 164 votes, while Texas finished second with 57 votes. Historical trends show that only 10 preseason predicted champions have won the SEC title game since 1992. Additional voting results revealed early predictions for All-SEC teams, with Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss named as the first-team quarterback.
- •Georgia received 88 votes for first place at SEC media days.
- •Texas was the second choice with 57 votes.
- •Only 10 preseason picks have won the SEC championship since 1992.
- •Trinidad Chambliss awarded first-team quarterback over Arch Manning.
- •Predicted order of finish includes Mississippi, Texas A&M, and Alabama.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia tops preseason media poll to win SEC championship in 2026
"Georgia was the preseason pick to win the Southeastern Conference championship, according to voters attending the league’s annual media days event in Tampa.
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