The SEC just got more dangerous.
Football powerhouses such as Georgia and Alabama already call the conference home. But now OU and Texas, two heavyweights from the Big 12, are also in the mix.
The SEC boasts numerous teams capable of reaching the College Football Playoff. And with the 2024 season set to begin in late August, the conference hierarchy is already being projected.
ESPN recently released its Football Power Index (FPI), a power rating that tracks each team’s strength relative to an average FBS squad. Teams are rated on offense, defense and special teams.
Here’s a look at where each SEC team ranks in ESPN’s FPI and whether or not they should be higher or lower:
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SEC football power index (FPI) rankings
1. Georgia Bulldogs
It’s not hard to see why Georgia is rated by FPI as the No. 1 team in the nation. Quarterback Carson Beck is the Heisman favorite, and he has new wide receiver options in Miami transfer Colbie Young and Vanderbilt transfer London Humphreys. Then there’s the defense, which is led by returning defensive linemen Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson. Georgia isn’t just the favorite to win the SEC title. It’s the favorite to win a national championship.
Ranking: Accurate
2. Texas Longhorns
Texas should adjust well to the SEC with quarterback Quinn Ewers leading the charge. And even though wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell are gone, Alabama’s Isaiah Bond and Houston’s Matthew Golden are now in the mix. Texas’ defense also lost some key contributors, but it reloaded by adding Louisville defensive lineman Jermayne Lole and UTSA linebacker Trey Moore. The Longhorns are set up to compete for an SEC title.
Ranking: Accurate
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3. Alabama…
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Author : The Oklahoman
Publish date : 2024-06-16 11:02:28
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