SEC post-spring power rankings: Texas leads pack while Texas A&M, Alabama headline fluid middle tier
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- Texas is ranked first in the SEC post‑spring power rankings for 2026, with FanDuel Sportsbook odds of +300 to win the conference championship.
- Arch Manning is a Heisman Trophy frontrunner and will start at quarterback for Texas in 2026.
- Will Muschamp returned to Texas as defensive coordinator, overseeing a defense that includes national defensive player of the year candidate Colin Simmons and transfers Rasheem Biles and Ian Geffrard.
- Texas added transfer running backs Hollywood Smothers (NC State) and Raleek Brown (Arizona State) and wide receiver Cam Coleman to its roster.
- Georgia, coached by Kirby Smart, is ranked second in the SEC post‑spring power rankings, with the article noting that anything short of a College Football Playoff appearance would be considered underachievement.
Why it matters: Texas fans and the Longhorns’ brand stand to gain from the top ranking and +300 odds, while rival SEC programs risk losing recruiting momentum as Texas’ deep roster and tough schedule set a high bar for the 2026 season.
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