Kentucky ranks among bottom teams in SEC football preseason power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) prepares to start the 2026 college football season, with power rankings just released. Kentucky, under first-year coach Will Stein, is predicted to finish among the bottom three teams in the conference. The rankings highlight the strength of Georgia, Texas, and Oklahoma at the top of the list. As Kentucky aims to defy expectations, the Wildcats are one of six SEC programs with new coaching leadership heading into the season.
- •Georgia is favored to win the SEC title again.
- •Kentucky is predicted to rank near the bottom of the conference.
- •Six SEC schools have new coaches this season.
- •Texas and Oklahoma are also projected to be top contenders.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Kentucky land in our SEC football preseason power rankings?
"The SEC will kick off the 2026 college football season soon. How do we evaluate the conference at the outset? Here are our power rankings, from 1-16.
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