The 2025 SEC football season has now officially arrived.
Yes, after a lengthy offseason full of action off the field, the 2025 season has arrived for the SEC. Similar to seasons past as well, the SEC is once again expected to be among the best conferences in all of college football.
Looking back at last season, the SEC placed three teams into the College Football Playoff, while a few others ended up falling just short of making the field.
However, when projecting the 2025 campaign, many of those same teams could also be in contention to make the College Football Playoff, some of which are likely expected to entering the year.
Something that will be updated weekly going forward, let’s take a look at the preseason SEC football power rankings entering the 2025 season.
Mississippi State had one of the worst seasons in program history a year ago, ending year one of the Jeff Lebby era with a 2-10 overall record (0-8 in SEC) in what was the Bulldogs first double-digit loss season since 2003. There is potential for a bounce back season in Starkville however after Mississippi State added a deep transfer portal class, combining that group with a returning starter at quarterback in Blake Shapen.
The Bulldogs will open the season Saturday, Aug. 30, with an in-state road showdown at Southern Miss.
Kentucky simply had a forgetful season a year ago, finishing among the bottom of the conference at 4-8 overall (1-7 in SEC) in likely their worst campaign since 2013. Mark Stoops and the Wildcats will also be relying on some newer faces this fall in order for a bounce back season, most notably Incarnate Word transfer quarterback Zach Calzada.
The Wildcats will open the season Saturday, Aug. 30, at home against Toledo.
The Razorbacks bounced back a bit during year five of the Sam Pittman era last season, finishing with a 7-6 overall record (3-5…
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