1. Texas Longhorns
2024 SEC Record: 7-1
The Texas Longhorns are the most popular pick to win the SEC this season. On top of that, they are also the favorite to win the National Championship as the preseason No. 1 team in the country.
The Longhorns have every piece they need to contend for and win championships this season, but there is one big question they need to asnwer this season. How good will quarterback Arch Manning actually be?
In his limited playing time a season ago Manning really wasn't that impressive. It's hard to judge a quarterback off such little playing time, but he didn't really do much to write home about. This doesn't mean that he won't be an amazing player like a lot of people think, but at some point he does need to actually prove that the hype he is receiving is deserved.
Manning and Texas will have their chance week one to prove they are deserving of being the favorites to win it all this season as they head north to play Ohio State in Columbus to open their season.
Week 1 Opponent: @ Ohio State