Georgia selected as preseason favorite in 2026 SEC football poll
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Georgia Bulldogs have been chosen as the preseason favorite to win the 2026 SEC Championship, according to the annual media poll after SEC media days. They received 88 votes, with Texas predicted to place second with 57 votes, and Ole Miss coming in third. The Bulldogs are looking to claim their third consecutive title, while Texas aims to build on their previous season's performance after reaching the SEC title game in their inaugural year in the conference. The poll reflects votes from eight of the SEC's 16 teams, indicating a competitive heading into the season. The SEC Championship Game is scheduled for December 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- •Georgia received 88 votes to be the SEC champion.
- •Texas secured 57 votes, finishing second in the poll.
- •Ole Miss is predicted to finish third despite a challenging schedule.
- •Eight SEC teams received at least one vote for the championship.
- •The SEC Championship Game will take place on December 5.
- 6:53 PMCBS Sports — SEC preseason poll takeaways: Georgia picked to win league, Ole Miss overrated in media rankings - CBS Sports
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — SEC predicted order of finish: Who did media vote to win conference in 2026?
"The media preseason poll results are in. Which teams are heading into 2026 flying under the radar? Which squads are due for a fall?
"Georgia was picked to win the SEC by the league's media on July 24, with Texas and Mississippi trailing just behind.
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External links- CBS SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:53 PMSEC preseason poll takeaways: Georgia picked to win league, Ole Miss overrated in media rankings - CBS Sports
The media preseason poll results are in. Which teams are heading into 2026 flying under the radar? Which squads are due for a fall?
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 4:30 PMSEC predicted order of finish: Who did media vote to win conference in 2026?
Georgia was picked to win the SEC by the league's media on July 24, with Texas and Mississippi trailing just behind.
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