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On3 ranks nine SEC teams in its 2026 preseason Top 25

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:02 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

On3 ranks nine SEC teams in its 2026 preseason Top 25

Summary

On3 released its 2026 preseason Top 25, featuring nine SEC teams, including Texas at No. 3 and Georgia at No. 4. This ranking has reignited discussions about perceived bias towards the SEC, as nine teams comprise 36% of the Top 25. Critiques point out that Texas, despite not making the College Football Playoff last season, is again highly ranked. Even schools like Tennessee and Florida, which ended last season unranked, appear in the Top 20 and Top 25, respectively. The SEC's depth and recruiting success continues to generate debate about whether the rankings reflect true performance or conference reputation.

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By the Numbers

•Texas is ranked No. 3, Georgia No. 4 in the Top 25.
•Nine SEC teams are included, raising bias concerns.
•Tennessee is ranked No. 20 despite an unranked finish last season.
•Florida barely makes the Top 25 at No. 25.
•The SEC has won the last three national championships.

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6:02 PMYahoo Sports — The SEC Bias Getting Out of Hand in On3’s Top 25

What they're saying

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The SEC bias conversation is back, and On3’s 2026 preseason Top 25 gives college football fans outside the conference plenty of ammunition. On3 has nine SEC teams ranked in the Top 25, including an absurd seven teams inside the Top 14. Texas leads the conference at No. 3, followed by Georgia at No. 4, Oklahoma…
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