SEC Teams in National Rankings
Track SEC teams as they climb and fall in the national rankings. The conference's depth and competitive play creates constant movement in the polls, with SEC teams regularly occupying multiple Top 25 positions.
AP Top 25 Poll
The Associated Press poll, voted on by sports writers and broadcasters across the nation, serves as one of the primary measures of team success throughout the season.
| RK | Team | Record | Points | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia (60) | 10-0 | 1621 | 4 |
| 2 | Ohio State (6) | 10-0 | 1560 | 1 |
| 3 | Oregon | 9-1 | 1450 | 3 |
| 4 | Penn State | 9-1 | 1410 | 2 |
| 5 | Texas | 9-1 | 1398 | 3 |
| 6 | Florida State | 9-1 | 1280 | 1 |
| 7 | Alabama | 9-1 | 1275 | 7 |
| 8 | Ole Miss | 9-1 | 1211 | 5 |
| 9 | Michigan | 9-1 | 1105 | 12 |
| 10 | Louisville | 9-1 | 1002 | NR |
| 11 | Notre Dame | 8-2 | 950 | 13 |
| 12 | Utah | 8-2 | 875 | 4 |
| 13 | Washington | 8-2 | 860 | NR |
| 14 | Missouri | 8-2 | 720 | 9 |
| 15 | Miami | 8-2 | 680 | 11 |
| 16 | Iowa | 8-2 | 555 | NR |
| 17 | Kansas State | 7-3 | 433 | |
| 18 | Arizona | 7-3 | 401 | NR |
| 19 | Oklahoma State | 7-3 | 380 | NR |
| 20 | Tennessee | 7-3 | 310 | 5 |
| 21 | Liberty | 10-0 | 295 | NR |
| 22 | LSU | 7-3 | 240 | 19 |
| 23 | Clemson | 7-3 | 190 | NR |
| 24 | USC | 7-3 | 154 | 1 |
| 25 | Iowa State | 7-3 | 120 | 13 |
SEC Rankings Analysis
The SEC continues its dominance with 7 teams in the AP Top 25. Georgia leads the conference at #1, receiving 60 first-place votes. The conference boasts four teams in the Top 10: Georgia, Texas (#5), Alabama (#7), and Ole Miss (#8).
Notable Movement
- Biggest Rise: Alabama surged 7 spots to #7 after extending their win streak, while Missouri jumped 9 spots to #14.
- Falling Hard: LSU, once a contender at #3, has fallen 19 spots to #22 after a tough 4-3 stretch in conference play.
- Dropped Out: Vanderbilt (previously #20) and Auburn (previously #22) have fallen from the Top 25.
- Just Outside: Oklahoma (92 votes) and Texas A&M (75 votes) are the first two teams out, knocking on the door.
Conference Comparison
The SEC's 7 ranked teams lead all conferences, followed by the Big Ten (5 teams), ACC (4), and Big 12 (4). With two teams just outside, the SEC's depth remains the strongest in the nation.
Other Major Polls
While the AP Poll provides the primary rankings reference, SEC teams also feature prominently in the Coaches Poll and will be evaluated by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee beginning in late October.
Quick Links
- CFP Rankings - LIVE (View the latest Top 25)
- AFCA Coaches Poll - Similar SEC representation
- SP+ Rankings - Advanced metrics favor SEC depth
- FPI Rankings - ESPN's predictor shows SEC strength