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Texas expected to challenge Georgia in 2026 SEC season, media predicts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:33 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Texas expected to challenge Georgia in 2026 SEC season, media predicts

Summary

At the conclusion of SEC Media Days in Tampa on July 24, 2026, the media has picked the Georgia Bulldogs as favorites to win the conference again. Georgia has dominated the SEC in recent years, winning the title three of the last four years. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledges that they must beat Georgia to earn that status, having lost all three previous matchups against them. The Longhorns and Bulldogs are anticipated to potentially meet again in the SEC Championship Game in December.

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By the Numbers

•SEC Media Days concluded on July 24, 2026.
•Georgia Bulldogs favored to win based on recent success.
•Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian emphasizes the need to defeat Georgia.
•Texas has lost all three previous encounters with Georgia.
•Possible rematch in SEC Championship Game this December.

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What they're saying

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SEC Media Days is over. Now the real preparations for 2026 season begin. But who will win the conference? The media does think it will be Texas.
— Yahoo Sports

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