SEC football teams open the 2026 season with a 15-0 record

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

SEC football teams open the 2026 season with a 15-0 record
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The SEC holds an undefeated 15-0 start to the 2026 college football season following a dominant opening week. Conference teams maintained an average margin of victory exceeding 39 points per game against all opponents. LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 in the debut for coach Lane Kiffin, while Auburn secured a 17-16 win over Baylor. Other conference members earned decisive victories against non-Power Four programs, with Georgia posting a 63-3 win over Tennessee State and Florida recording a 66-21 score against FAU. The league entered the Ole Miss versus Louisville game without a single loss to non-Power Four opponents, as all SEC schools played to a margin of at least 17 points in those contests. The results have triggered shifts in the conference power rankings, with LSU moving to the third position.

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  • The SEC holds a 15-0 record following the first week of play.
  • LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 in the debut for coach Lane Kiffin.
  • Auburn recorded a 17-16 win against Baylor.
  • Georgia defeated Tennessee State 63-3.
  • The conference maintains an average margin of victory over 39 points.
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  • 6:00 PMYahoo SportsSEC power rankings shift after conference's dominant Week 1
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The SEC is off to a perfect 15-0 start in 2026 with an average margin of victory over 39 points per game entering the Ole Miss versus Louisville game

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