SEC FOOTBALL 2025
CEILING: 12-0
FLOOR: 7-5
TRAP GAME: ARK
PLAYOFF: LIKELY
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: The Longhorns did well replenishing talent lost to the NFL and boast one of the best runningback rooms in the country.
WEAKNESS: The secondary is inexperienced but talented. Replacing both offensive tackles won’t be easy.
CEILING: 12-0
FLOOR: 6-6
TRAP GAME: WISC
PLAYOFF: LIKELY
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: One of the nation’s top offensive lines and a ferocious defense give the team its identity. The weapons around Simpson are spectacular.
WEAKNESS: The quarterback position will be the thing to hold the Tide back from reaching their ceiling.
CEILING: 11-1
FLOOR: 7-5
TRAP GAME: @MISS
PLAYOFF: LIKELY
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: Heisman front-runner Nussmeier should flourish in a deep and talented Tiger offense. There are multiple Sunday players on defense.
WEAKNESS: LSU has not shown the ability to complete a season since 2019. The defensive line is relatively new.
CEILING: 10-2
FLOOR: 8-4
TRAP GAME: @AUB
PLAYOFF: PROBABLE
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: The “eat off the floor” mentality runs through each player’s blood. Talent on defense and a restock of weapons gives the ‘Dawgs plenty of hype.
WEAKNESS: The defense is talented but inexperienced. Stockton takes the reigns and will look to run UGA through the SEC’s toughest schedule.
CEILING: 10-2
FLOOR: 6-6
TRAP GAME: MISS
PLAYOFF: POSSIBILITY
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: Mateer will have familiarity with Arbuckle’s scheme, and the defensive front goes four deep with potential All-Americans.
WEAKNESS: Will anyone emerge as a true No. 1 receiver? The Sooners have the depth but have yet to show a game-breaking weapon on the boundary.
CEILING: 9-3
FLOOR: 6-6
TRAP GAME: @MIZ
PLAYOFF: POSSIBILITY
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: Arguably the best runningback room in college football paired with Reed in the backfield is terrifying to think about.
WEAKNESS: There are questions along the defensive front with the loss of three NFL Draft selections.
CEILING: 10-2
FLOOR: 5-7
TRAP GAME: @UK
PLAYOFF: POSSIBILITY
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: The roster is star-studded and the most complete it has been under Napier — multiple first round defensive linemen headline.
WEAKNESS: Minor questions on the backend and a tough schedule could take a toll on the Gators. Team health is a concern.
CEILING: 9-3
FLOOR: 6-6
TRAP GAME: @ARK
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: The Tigers did spectacular in the transfer portal on the offensive side and retained a decent chunk of a gritty defense from 2024.
WEAKNESS: A very inexperienced quarterback and a retooled offensive line may not make for a good combination in the SEC.
CEILING: 9-3
FLOOR: 7-5
TRAP GAME: ARK
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: The defense will be stout as usual, especially up front. The runningback and receiver rooms should be reloaded despite mass departure.
WEAKNESS: The Iamaleava drama set the offense back momentarily, and top defensive back McCoy will likely miss the start of the season with an ACL tear.
CEILING: 9-3
FLOOR: 6-6
TRAP GAME: @MIZ
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: The roster is laden with some of the nation’s most entertaining players in LaNorris Sellers and Dylan Stewart. Gamecocks did well in the portal.
WEAKNESS: The defensive line will be substantially weaker despite Stewart’s return. The ‘Cocks will need a new leader on the back end.
CEILING: 9-3
FLOOR: 5-7
TRAP GAME: TUL
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: Perkins projects as one of the nation’s top off-ball linebackers, and the offense has the talent to compete in the SEC under Kiffin.
WEAKNESS: The entire defense is redone — top to bottom. The weapons around Simmons are new and unproven in the system.
CEILING: 8-4
FLOOR: 5-7
TRAP GAME: @VAN
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: One of the very best receiver rooms in the country is anchored by a sturdy offensive line. Auburn could have a very reliable pass rush in 2025.
WEAKNESS: Question marks at quarterback and linebacker open up holes at some of the most crucial parts of the roster.
CEILING: 8-4
FLOOR: 4-8
TRAP GAME: UK
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: Returning production. The Commodores are number one on Phil Steele’s experience chart heading into 2025.
WEAKNESS: Overall roster talent still doesn’t present itself, especially on the back end for a team that struggled in coverage last season.
CEILING: 6-6
FLOOR: 2-10
TRAP GAME: MISS. ST.
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: Taylen Green, Bobby Petrino and a core of grizzly linebackers builds the roster on a stable bedrock. The interior of the o-line could be stout.
WEAKNESS: The Hogs lose their top eight (!) receivers and five defensive backs from last season, and are hoping new offensive tackles gel quickly.
CEILING: 5-7
FLOOR: 2-10
TRAP GAME: NONE
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: Quarterback play should improve despite the makeover at wide receiver — which is talented but somewhat inexperienced.
WEAKNESS: The notoriously tough Wildcat defense could take a sharp step back this season, especially up front. Offensive line is completely redone.
CEILING: 6-6
FLOOR: 2-10
TRAP GAME: @SO.MISS
PLAYOFF: NO
OFFENSE
h
DEFENSE
h
STRENGTH: A deep stable of runningbacks and the return of the SEC’s leading tackler should help. Shapen is also healthy at quarterback.
WEAKNESS: The offensive line is a glaring issue. Coupling that with one of the worst defenses in the FBS last season is not a good combination.