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Data-driven SEC football analysis, model insights and preseason projections from SEC Recap.

2026 SEC Record Predictions: Georgia Leads the Preseason Projection

Projected SEC records, conference tiers, 10-win upside and the swing games that could reshape the season.

The Bulldogs’ schedule, win probabilities, quarterback outlook, defensive reset and path to bowl eligibility.

Arkansas’ close-game history, new coaching staff, swing games, key players and path to bowl eligibility.

Kentucky’s roster reset, difficult schedule, swing games, key players and narrow path to bowl eligibility.

Vanderbilt’s quarterback transition, historic 2025 season, swing games and path to another bowl.

South Carolina’s star power, rebuilt offensive line, swing games and path to an eight-win season.

Florida’s quarterback battle, new coaching staff, schedule pressure and path to a seven-win season.

Oklahoma’s elite defense, difficult schedule, swing games and path from a 7–5 projection to nine wins.

Missouri’s favorable schedule, quarterback transition, defensive rebuild and path from a 7–5 projection to eight wins.

Auburn’s new offensive system, Byron Brown, favorable schedule, swing games and path from a 7–5 projection to nine wins.

LSU’s new quarterback, rebuilt offense, returning defensive core, swing games and path from a 7–5 projection to nine wins.

Tennessee’s quarterback competition, Jim Knowles’ defensive reset, swing games and path from an 8–4 projection to nine wins.

Ole Miss’ coaching transition, Chambliss–Lacy backfield, favorable schedule, swing games and path to the College Football Playoff.