The SEC has long been known as the premier conference in college football. With four out of the past six national champions coming from SEC teams and a storied history of winning, the conference slogan "It Just Means More" has stood the test of time.

Getting the right collection of teams can help guide a manageable path to a conference championship game and even help set up a national championship run.  Then, there's the other side. Some years, seemingly every bad schedule break goes your way and can elevate a coach to the hot seat.

Here's a look at where SEC football teams appeared in the preseason AP Top 25 poll for the 2025 college football season.