SEC ranked second behind Big Ten in college football conference standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is ranked second among college football's FBS conferences ahead of the 2026 season, following the Big Ten. The SEC has an average ranking of 23.5 in CBS Sports' analysis and includes four teams in the top 10. Despite this ranking, the SEC has the second-worst postseason record among FBS conferences over the past two years, going 10-15. The conference has produced a record 87 NFL draft picks in 2026 and won 95 of 131 non-conference matchups since 2024. Nine SEC teams are in the preseason Coaches Poll, and the league hopes to end its national title drought this season.
- •SEC ranks second in FBS conference standings behind Big Ten
- •SEC's average ranking is 23.5 in CBS Sports analysis
- •Four SEC teams are in the top 10
- •SEC has the second-worst postseason record of FBS conferences
- •Nine SEC teams appear in the preseason Coaches Poll
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — How the SEC ranks vs the rest of college football's FBS conferences
"Take a look at how the SEC ranks among college football's FBS conferences, including the Power Four and Group of Six leagues ahead of 2026.
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