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SEC teams dominate 2026 preseason coaches poll with strong rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

SEC teams dominate 2026 preseason coaches poll with strong rankings

Summary

The 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll ranks nine SEC teams among the top 25, reflecting the conference's influence in college football. Georgia is positioned third, with Texas and Texas A&M also in the top ten. Noteworthy entries include SMU at 20 and Clemson at 23, amidst discussions of overrated and underrated teams. Coaches emphasize the divide between top programs and others, with no Group of Six teams making the cut. A significant number of teams from the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12 received votes, aligning with the historical strength of these conferences.

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By the Numbers

•Georgia ranks third in the coaches poll.
•Texas and Texas A&M are also in the top ten.
•Clemson holds the 23rd spot; SMU ranks 20.
•Auburn and Kansas State are seen as underrated.
•No Group of Six teams made the top 25.

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6:20 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Thoughts on the 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll: The SEC Makes a Statement

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Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) celebrates after an incomplete pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2025 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
— Yahoo Sports

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