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SEC Analysis
SEC power rankings
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Georgia is 5-0 in 2026, 3-0 in SEC play, with 257 points scored and 67 allowed (+190). Team skill rating 82, 11th of 16 in the SEC.
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Alabama is 5-0 in 2026, 3-0 in SEC play, with 248 points scored and 104 allowed (+144). Team skill rating 88, 2nd of 16 in the SEC.
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Texas is 4-0 in 2026, 1-0 in SEC play, with 133 points scored and 53 allowed (+80). Team skill rating 88, 4th of 16 in the SEC.
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LSU is 4-1 in 2026, 1-1 in SEC play, with 218 points scored and 76 allowed (+142). Team skill rating 83, 10th of 16 in the SEC.
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Tennessee is 4-1 in 2026, 1-1 in SEC play, with 184 points scored and 76 allowed (+108). Team skill rating 89, 1st of 16 in the SEC.
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Florida is 4-1 in 2026, 2-1 in SEC play, with 231 points scored and 136 allowed (+95). Team skill rating 88, 3rd of 16 in the SEC.
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Missouri is 4-1 in 2026, 1-1 in SEC play, with 188 points scored and 100 allowed (+88). Team skill rating 85, 7th of 16 in the SEC.
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Mississippi State is 4-1 in 2026, 2-1 in SEC play, with 195 points scored and 140 allowed (+55). Team skill rating 80, 16th of 16 in the SEC.
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Kentucky is 4-1 in 2026, 2-1 in SEC play, with 173 points scored and 134 allowed (+39). Team skill rating 81, 14th of 16 in the SEC.
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Ole Miss is 3-1 in 2026, 1-1 in SEC play, with 142 points scored and 123 allowed (+19). Team skill rating 86, 5th of 16 in the SEC.
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Texas A&M is 3-2 in 2026, 1-2 in SEC play, with 159 points scored and 93 allowed (+66). Team skill rating 84, 9th of 16 in the SEC.
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Auburn is 3-2 in 2026, 1-2 in SEC play, with 134 points scored and 107 allowed (+27). Team skill rating 85, 6th of 16 in the SEC.
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Vanderbilt is 3-2 in 2026, 0-2 in SEC play, with 127 points scored and 125 allowed (+2). Team skill rating 81, 15th of 16 in the SEC.
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Oklahoma is 2-2 in 2026, 0-1 in SEC play, with 88 points scored and 64 allowed (+24). Team skill rating 85, 8th of 16 in the SEC.
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South Carolina is 2-3 in 2026, 0-3 in SEC play, with 188 points scored and 134 allowed (+54). Team skill rating 82, 12th of 16 in the SEC.
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Arkansas is 2-3 in 2026, 0-2 in SEC play, with 99 points scored and 142 allowed (-43). Team skill rating 81, 13th of 16 in the SEC.
How these rankings work
The order is computed, not hand-picked. Programs are sorted by 2026 win percentage, then by point differential per game, then by team skill rating. The team skill rating blends the skill-engine grades of each program's projected starters on offense, defense and special teams with its head coach rating. Before a game is played, the order is the team skill rating alone. For the official conference table, see the SEC standings.
All 16 SEC programs ordered by 2026 results and team skill rating, with the numbers behind each spot. Rebuilt from the latest data through the season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is ranked first in the SEC power rankings in 2026?
Georgia sits first, ordered by 2026 record, then point differential, then team skill rating.
How often are the SEC power rankings updated?
The order is rebuilt from the latest results and ratings on every site update through the season.