SEC football teams open the 2026 season with a 15-0 record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — SEC power rankings shift after conference's dominant Week 1
"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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