Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs against the Michigan Wolverines in the third quarter in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
A conference that has dominated college football across the last decade-plus, the SEC is set to look a bit different during the 2024 season.
Not only did the conference expand from 14 teams to 16 with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but divisions are also gone for the 2024 season. Yes, no longer are the SEC East and SEC West divisions, but rather all 16 teams in one single division, with the two teams owning the greatest conference record making it to Atlanta later this year.
So, with Week 1 of the 2024 college football season looming, how does the sports’ top conference look entering the year? Let’s take a look at our 2024 preseason SEC football power rankings, which will be updated weekly throughout the season.
16. Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) passes before an NCAA college football scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
2023 Record: 2-10 overall (0-8 in SEC)
Week 1 Opponent: vs. Virginia Tech
Prediction: 27-17 L
Vanderbilt, while at home, has a tough Week 1 matchup against Virginia Tech. The Commodores could potentially keep this one close, but will likely be underdogs against the Hokies.
15. Arkansas Razorbacks
Oct 7, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Andrew Armstrong (2) runs after a catch during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Record: 4-8 overall (1-7 in SEC)
Week 1 Opponent: vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Prediction: 27-10 W
The Arkansas Razorbacks will likely begin an…
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Author : Roll Tide Wire
Publish date : 2024-08-21 13:00:00
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