SEC Football: Spring 2025 Power Rankings

1. Texas

This spring is the first showcase for how quarterback Arch Manning looks in the full-time role. Filling the voids along the offensive line (four new starters) is the top offseason priority.

2. Georgia

How new quarterback Gunner Stockton performs is under the spotlight this spring. The Bulldogs also have several new faces to break in on both sides of the ball.

3. LSU

Spring practice is all about growth on defense for coach Brian Kelly’s team. With quarterback Garrett Nussmeier returning, along with a standout transfer portal haul, the Tigers are poised to challenge for the SEC title in ’25.

4. Alabama

All eyes in Tuscaloosa will be on the quarterback battle. Will Ty Simpson claim a hold on the job after battling true freshman Keelon Russell and Austin Mack?

5. Tennessee

The Volunteers lost a good chunk of talent off last year’s playoff team. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava must step up and shoulder more of the workload in ’25.

6. South Carolina

Quarterback LaNorris Sellers should be even better in ’25. Can the Gamecocks restock at the line of scrimmage to push this team into SEC title consideration?

7. Florida

The schedule is tough, but the Gators should contend for a playoff spot if quarterback DJ Lagway and the defense pick up where they left off last season.

8. Texas A&M

An improved receiving corps will help quarterback Marcel Reed develop in ’25. A revamped defensive front and secondary are key to Texas A&M’s hope of a playoff push.

9. Ole Miss

Coach Lane Kiffin’s team returns only four starters in ’25. However, the Rebels should be a factor in the playoff mix again with a standout portal class and the emergence of rising star quarterback Austin Simmons.

10. Missouri

The Tigers lose a good chunk of talent on offense - including receiver Luther Burden III and quarterback Brady Cook - but a favorable schedule should allow coach Eli Drinkwitz’s team to push for a playoff spot. Penn State transfer Beau Pribula’s development at quarterback is key this spring.

11. Auburn

The Tigers could have a breakout year in coach Hugh Freeze’s third season if Oklahoma transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold helps to elevate the offense. The receiving corps is among the best in college football.

12. Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s defense should be one of the best in the SEC with coach Brent Venables calling the plays. How high this team climbs in the standings hinges on the development of the offense behind new coordinator Ben Arbuckle and transfer quarterback John Mateer (Washington State).

13. Vanderbilt 

Quarterback Diego Pavia’s return gives the Commodores a chance to surprise once again. Coach Clark Lea’s defense is one of the most experienced units in the SEC for ’25.

14. Arkansas

The Razorbacks have a ton of new faces (just seven returning starters), but the return of quarterback Taylen Green gives this team a chance to exceed last year’s win total (seven).

15. Kentucky

The Wildcats are counting on a heavy transfer class to bring improvement to a team that went 4-8 (and 1-7 in the SEC) in ’24.

16. Mississippi State

Another tough schedule is on tap for coach Jeff Lebby’s team in ’25. Major improvement is needed on defense to contend for a bowl.