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Texas enters the 2026 season ranked first in the SEC preseason rankings

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Texas enters the 2026 season ranked first in the SEC preseason rankings
Summary

Texas holds the top spot in the SEC preseason power rankings ahead of the September 5 season openers. Georgia follows the Longhorns at number two, while Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and LSU round out the top five. The preseason list assesses the conference contenders and teams positioned for the upcoming schedule. Arkansas currently sits at the bottom of the rankings. Multiple teams have non-conference matchups scheduled to kick off the season this week, including a Sunday game between Ole Miss and Louisville in Nashville.

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  • •Texas opens the season ranked number one in the SEC.
  • •The season officially begins with conference openers on September 5.
  • •Texas A&M enters the rankings at number three.
  • •Arkansas is positioned at the bottom of the 16-team conference list.
  • •Ole Miss faces Louisville on Sunday in Nashville to open its campaign.
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  • 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Who starts on top? Texas or Georgia? SEC football preseason power rankings
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Our annual SEC Power Rankings begin with a preseason picture of the conference, its contenders, and its pretenders.

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