Three SEC teams considered overrated before 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
As the 2026 college football season approaches, some experts have identified three teams in the SEC likely to disappoint. LSU Tigers, coming off a coaching change with Lane Kiffin, face uncertainties at quarterback following surgeries to transfer Sam Leavitt. The Alabama Crimson Tide, ranking low in offensive performance last season, struggle with quarterback selection amid doubts about their offensive output under head coach Kalen DeBoer. Oklahoma Sooners are similarly challenged, with quarterback John Mateer's health after injury, influencing expectations following a strong 2025 campaign that ended in the CFP. These factors raise questions about each team's capability to meet high preseason expectations.
- •LSU Tigers face quarterback uncertainty with Sam Leavitt's post-surgery status.
- •Alabama Crimson Tide struggled offensively, finishing 10th in the SEC in scoring.
- •Oklahoma Sooners need offensive adjustments for high playoff expectations.
- •Lane Kiffin's impact on LSU raises further questions for the program.
- •John Mateer’s health is crucial for Oklahoma’s success this season.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — 3 most overrated SEC teams entering the 2026 college football season
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