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Way too early college football Top 25 - several SEC teams on list
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:44 am
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:44 am
Too early top 25
1. Texas - people are expecting Arch Manning to be the best QB in college football, a big ask;
6. Georgia - seems about right, new QB though;
8. South Carolina - offseason media darlings, we'll see if SC can take next step;
9. Florida - I like Lagway, but this would be a huge improvement;
11. Auburn - head scratcher, seems dumb to rate this high;
13. Tennessee - about right;
14. Alabama - when was last time Bama was this low preseason?;
15. LSU - o-line is the question, but reinforcements on the way;
18. Oklahoma - Venables better have them rebound or he's gone;
19. A&M - fair ranking;
Not making the list: Ole Miss, Missouri, Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Miss State, Arkansas.
1. Texas - people are expecting Arch Manning to be the best QB in college football, a big ask;
6. Georgia - seems about right, new QB though;
8. South Carolina - offseason media darlings, we'll see if SC can take next step;
9. Florida - I like Lagway, but this would be a huge improvement;
11. Auburn - head scratcher, seems dumb to rate this high;
13. Tennessee - about right;
14. Alabama - when was last time Bama was this low preseason?;
15. LSU - o-line is the question, but reinforcements on the way;
18. Oklahoma - Venables better have them rebound or he's gone;
19. A&M - fair ranking;
Not making the list: Ole Miss, Missouri, Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Miss State, Arkansas.
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Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:48 am to SEC Doctor
Yes, I'm sure this is how it will go as I am sure Ole Miss and Mizzou will not have a top 25 year.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:50 am to SEC Doctor
Brett McMurphy has bammer ranked 23 in his “too early Top 25.”
Rage bait.
Not sure how to justify that, given what Bama returns. 14th isn’t outrageous, given the way we finished the season and our unknown at QB.
Rage bait.
Not sure how to justify that, given what Bama returns. 14th isn’t outrageous, given the way we finished the season and our unknown at QB.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:50 am to SEC Doctor
Ohio State is losing WAY too much be ranked 2nd.
Florida 9th ? Uh, no.
Florida 9th ? Uh, no.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:50 am to SEC Doctor
I posted the same thread 11 minutes ago. But SC/Auburn are both too high. South Carolina should be in the 12-15 range.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:51 am to SEC Doctor
Which site did you get this from? I am not clicking on that link.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:57 am to SEC Doctor
Illinois, Florida and Auburn all seem quite a bit optimistic
I guess they just want Illinois to be the next Indiana. Their schedule is easy assuming Indiana takes a nose dive themselves and they get past Duke early in the season.
No offense to Oklahoma, but why are they ranked at all? That offense is 1 gigantic question mark unless Mateer turns into Cam Ward part 2 from Wazzu.
I guess they just want Illinois to be the next Indiana. Their schedule is easy assuming Indiana takes a nose dive themselves and they get past Duke early in the season.
No offense to Oklahoma, but why are they ranked at all? That offense is 1 gigantic question mark unless Mateer turns into Cam Ward part 2 from Wazzu.
This post was edited on 1/20/25 at 10:02 am
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:59 am to SEC Doctor
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11. Auburn
Posted on 1/20/25 at 9:59 am to Tuscaloosa
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Brett McMurphy has bammer ranked 23 in his “too early Top 25.”
Rage bait.
Not sure how to justify that, given what Bama returns. 14th isn’t outrageous, given the way we finished the season and our unknown at QB.
For the first time in a decade plus Alabama will be very clearly underrated by humans compared to computer metrics in preseason polls. Will be up to a large returning core of upperclassmen whether they use that this offseason to get an extra 5-10% out of themselves or not.
If I was forced to put together one of these I'd probably have them around #10-12, mainly due to the QB question. Upside is very high if the QB position gets above average or better play. Downside, given the schedule, is 4-5 losses if QB play is erratic or bad.
This post was edited on 1/20/25 at 10:02 am
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:01 am to Tigerfan0318
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Yes, I'm sure this is how it will go as I am sure Ole Miss and Mizzou will not have a top 25 year.
Great post. Knowledge is powerful !
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:05 am to SEC Doctor
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Not making the list: Ole Miss, Missouri
Sure, ok.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:13 am to TrueLefty
I have checked some sites and I am shocked to see way too many SEC that will be playing each other. Some of the teams will have at least 3 losses. Has anyone seen the schedule for South Carolina, Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M, Auburn, OU and Florida. All of those teams cannot be ranked by the end of the season with 3 or more losses. Then there is Tennessee and Georgia. Someone has to lose. This is a joke! Mizzou has one of the better chances to win 10 games. I just don't see this going to be happening. 
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:21 am to Tuscaloosa
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Brett McMurphy has bammer ranked 23 in his “too early Top 25.”
Rage bait.
Not sure how to justify that, given what Bama returns. 14th isn’t outrageous, given the way we finished the season and our unknown at QB.
I'm no Bama fan, but ranking them 23rd is just dumb. I would probably have Alabama around 10th.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:23 am to Auburntiger
Having Miss America as a part of your pregame and halftime shows is worth five spots.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:30 am to SEC Doctor
I’m optimistic but we are returning 20 of 22 starters. 9 of 11 on defense. The SEC will be tough. We also open with Florida State, but I think we’ll be better than expected
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:43 am to SEC Doctor
South Carolina & Florida over Tennessee seems a bit rich. What's the argument there??
I gained a lot of respect for Heupel this year after he proved 2022 was no fluke, and Nico will be in his 3rd year.
I gained a lot of respect for Heupel this year after he proved 2022 was no fluke, and Nico will be in his 3rd year.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:46 am to TrueLefty
Mizzou not being ranked pre season is due to losing Burden and Cook. No one knows how the QB position will pan out. If the transfer is good, lookout though.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 10:55 am to YankeeHandle
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Mizzou not being ranked pre season is due to losing Burden and Cook. No one knows how the QB position will pan out. If the transfer is good, lookout though.
You can say the same for other teams as well. I like what Drinkwitz has done so far. Looks really good and we have replaced both the quarterback and the wide receiver. I think both can be much better due to Cook's limited arm strength. Also there is better addition on both the offense and defense. We will be right there with the big boys. No way we lose more than 2 regular season games.
Posted on 1/20/25 at 11:06 am to SEC Doctor
How is Oklahoma ranked over a&m?
Posted on 1/20/25 at 11:08 am to SEC Doctor
Where is Alabama????
This post was edited on 1/20/25 at 11:09 am
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