ESPN Releases SEC Preseason Power Rankings & Playoff Chances

ESPN reporters Chris Low and Mark Schlabach published their SEC Preseason Power Rankings and College Football Playoff chances for the upcoming season.

Georgia sits atop the Power Rankings at No. 1, followed by Texas at No. 2.

Power Rankings:
1. Georgia
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Ole Miss
5. Missouri
6. Tennessee
7. LSU
8. Oklahoma
9. Texas A&M
10. Kentucky
11. Auburn
12. Florida
13. Arkansas
14. South Carolina
15. Mississippi State
16. Vanderbilt

Low and Schlabach think Georgia, Texas, and Alabama should make the CFP and mentioned several other teams that have a chance to make the 12-team playoff

CFP Outlook:

Should be in:
Georgia
Texas
Alabama

In the running:
Ole Miss
Missouri
Tennessee
LSU

Long shots:
Oklahoma
Texas A&M