Texas predicted to challenge Georgia in 2026 SEC championship race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The SEC Conference is gearing up for the 2026 college football season. Predictions suggest Texas will lead with an 8-1 conference record, closely followed by Georgia at 8-1. Ole Miss and Alabama are also highlighted as potential playoff contenders. Lane Kiffin’s hiring at LSU raises expectations for the Tigers, while the future of conference championships remains uncertain amid talks of College Football Playoff expansion. The predicted SEC Championship matchup is Texas against Georgia.
- •Texas predicted to finish first in the SEC with an 8-1 record.
- •Georgia also projected at 8-1, finishing second.
- •Ole Miss and Alabama expected to contend with records of 7-2.
- •Lane Kiffin's hiring at LSU marks a new direction for the Tigers.
- •Predicted SEC Championship matchup is Texas versus Georgia.
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 full SEC CFB conference predictions: Who will dethrone Georgia?
"The SEC Conference is set for another big season in 2026. Who will win the SEC Conference and what will each team's record be?
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