For fans of SEC football, the last two seasons have felt like an eternity. After years of dominance, the conference has watched from the sidelines as the national championship trophy slipped away—not once, but twice. The drought may only be two years long, but in the eyes of die-hard SEC supporters, that’s two years too many.
The last time the SEC stood atop the college football world was in the 2022 season when Georgia dismantled TCU in the national championship game, capping off the SEC’s fourth consecutive title and the league’s fifth in six seasons. Since then, the Big Ten has stolen the spotlight, with Michigan and Ohio State capturing back-to-back national titles. For a conference that prides itself on being the gold standard of college football, that shift has left a void.
But 2025 could be the year the SEC reclaims its throne. The road back to national dominance starts with two familiar powerhouses: Texas and Georgia. Both programs are loaded with talent, have elite coaching staffs, and appear poised to meet once again in the SEC Championship Game this December—a rematch of last season’s thrilling conference title clash.
Texas enters the 2025 campaign as one of the most dangerous teams in the country. Since joining the SEC, the Longhorns have adapted quickly, proving they belong among the league’s elite. With a high-powered offense, a seasoned quarterback, and a defense that continues to improve, Texas is eyeing not just an SEC title, but a national championship. Head coach Steve Sarkisian has built a roster capable of beating anyone in the country, and the Longhorns are eager to prove it.
Then there’s Georgia, the program that set the modern standard for college football excellence. Under Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs have built a dynasty, claiming back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022. Though they’ve fallen short the past two years, Georgia remains one of the most complete teams in the nation. Their defense is still suffocating, their offense is balanced and explosive, and their depth is unmatched. Georgia’s hunger to return to the top could make them even more dangerous in 2025.
Beyond Texas and Georgia, the SEC remains stacked with talent from top to bottom. Alabama, now under Kalen DeBoer, is retooling but remains a threat. LSU, Ole Miss, and Tennessee also figure to be in the mix, each bringing unique strengths to the table. However, it’s clear that the path to the SEC title—and possibly the national crown—runs through Austin and Athens this season.
The conference’s power rankings reflect that reality: Texas and Georgia stand head and shoulders above the rest as the teams to beat. For the SEC, the mission is simple: bring the national championship back where it belongs. With Texas and Georgia leading the way, the conference has every reason to believe that 2025 will mark the return of SEC supremacy.