With the college football season set to begin in a matter of days, it’s time to set the stage for 2022 in the SEC.
The USA TODAY Coaches Poll and AP top-25 Poll have been revealed. Now, it’s time to take a look at how all 14 teams in the SEC stack up against each other.
The 2022 offseason generated plenty of fascinating storylines, with head coaches feuding over off-the-field topics and players transferring inside the conference.
At the end of the day, what happens on the field when two teams are playing is what matters.
Here are the power rankings for all 14 SEC teams heading into the 2022 season.
Alabama
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The Crimson Tide had an off year in 2021, but still managed to win a bowl game and make an appearance in the national championship. With plenty of key talent returning in 2022, this team is dangerous and out to win it all.
Georgia
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The Bulldogs are coming off of a national championship but lost a considerable amount of talent to the NFL draft. Even with that in mind, Georgia is still the favorite to win the East.
Texas A&M
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The Aggies took down Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide in 2021, but can they do it again in 2022 while also blowing out other opponents on the schedule? Thats what the College Football Playoff Selection Committee wants. Texas A&M may have what it takes here and there, but consistency is key.
Tennessee
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Josh Heupel has the Volunteers trending in the right direction. There is a lot of talent on the 2022 Tennessee roster that elevates expectations for the program. Who knows if this team will look as good on paper come 2023; but for now, this is a projected top-five team in the conference.
Arkansas
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Sam Pittman’s only issue is that his team shares a division with Alabama and a few other national contenders. Arkansas has looked good in recent years and they’ve been getting slightly better every year. Expectations are somewhat mild for the Razorbacks, but it wouldn’t be a shock to see them rise up the rankings throughout the season.
Kentucky
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Will Kentucky win the East? Not likely. However, the Wildcats could rival Tennessee for the No. 2 spot. Will Levis is gaining national attention and will have a lot of pressure to perform throughout the season. This team is far from bad, but it lacks the star power to win the bigger games.
LSU
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