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SEC preseason poll takeaways: Georgia picked to win league, Ole Miss overrated in media rankings

Georgia and Texas lead the way in the 2026 SEC preseason media poll, while other contenders face varied expectations.

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📍 The outcome

Georgia was voted as the top team in the preseason SEC football poll, with Texas picked as the runner-up. LSU had nine players named to the preseason All-SEC team, while South Carolina was picked 11th.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

The story so far

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Georgia has been voted as the top team in the SEC preseason poll, with Texas picked as the runner-up. Other notable designations include LSU, which enters the season with nine players named to the preseason All-SEC team.

Coverage from Yahoo Sports, KXAN Austin, and The State emphasizes the positioning of several teams. South Carolina's predicted 11th-place finish is described as surprising, and reports indicate the Florida Gators continue to be overlooked during media days.

Future coverage is expected to focus on how Tennessee's predictions align with expectations and whether the overlooked teams can outperform their preseason rankings.

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The obvious questions

Which teams are ranked highest in the SEC preseason poll?

Georgia is picked to win the league, with Texas voted as the second-best team.

How did South Carolina fare in the predictions?

The Gamecocks were picked to finish 11th in the SEC.

Which team has significant representation on the All-SEC team?

LSU has nine players on the preseason All-SEC team.

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