The SEC is loaded in 2025, and here let’s take a look at how all 16 teams stack up as per ESPN’s FPI ranking.
16. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Nov 29, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs players react after the Mississippi Rebels miss a field goal at the end of the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 54 Chance to win SEC: 0.0%
15. Vanderbilt Commodores
Dec 27, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back CJ Taylor (1) celebrates with his teammates after his interception against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half of the 2024 Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium. Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 49 Chance to win SEC: 0.0%
14. Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Fred Farrier runs down the sidelines during practice on Friday, August 1, 2025
FPI National Ranking: 43 Chance to win SEC: 0.0%
13. Arkansas Razorbacks
Dec 27, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive linemen Charlie Collins (9), defensive linemen Cameron Ball (5) and defensive linemen Anton Juncaj (4) react after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 27 Chance to win SEC: 0.2%
12. Missouri Tigers
Dec 30, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Marquis Johnson (2) celebrates with tight end Jordon Harris (86) after his touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 23 Chance to win SEC: 0.8%
11. Auburn Tigers
Auburn Tigers quarterback Deuce Knight (9) throws the ball during practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.
FPI National Ranking: 21 Chance to win SEC: 0.7%
10. Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooners running back Xavier Robinson (21) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oklahoma won 24-3. Credit: BRYAN TERRY| 2024 Nov 24
FPI National Ranking: 20 Chance to win SEC: 0.4%
9. Florida Gators
Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (17) and Florida Gators quarterback Aidan Warner (16) throw the ball during fall football practice at Sanders Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Credit: Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun
FPI National Ranking: 13 Chance to win SEC: 2.0%
8. LSU Tigers
Dec 31, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers running back Josh Williams (18) celebrates a touchdown against the Baylor Bears in the second half at NRG Stadium. Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 12 Chance to win SEC: 2.7%
7. South Carolina Gamecocks
Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Dylan Stewart (6) and wide receiver Dalevon Campbell (15)celebrates his touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 11 Chance to win SEC: 3.5%
6. Ole Miss Rebels
Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) is hoisted up by offensive lineman Reece McIntyre (56) for his touchdown score during the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Ole Miss defeated Duke 52-20. [Credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
FPI National Ranking: 10 Chance to win SEC: 4.1%
5. Texas A&M Aggies
Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws the ball against Southern California Trojans cornerback John Humphrey (19) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 9 Chance to win SEC: 4.0%
4. Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee offensive lineman Cooper Mays (63), wide receiver Bru McCoy (5), and quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) surround running back Dylan Sampson (6) in celebration after Sampson’s touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville. Tenn. Credit: Saul Young/News Sent | 2024 Dec 31
FPI National Ranking: 8 Chance to win SEC: 6.9%
3. Alabama Crimson Tide
Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) rushes with the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 3 Chance to win SEC: 16.7%
2. Georgia Bulldogs
Apr 12, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) scores a touchdown during the Georgia Spring game at Sanford Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 2 Chance to win SEC: 21.4%
1. Texas Longhorns
Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) and running back Jaydon Blue (23) and quarterback Arch Manning (16) and wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) huddle with the team during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Playoff First Round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
FPI National Ranking: 1 Chance to win SEC: 36.6%
Final Word
Dec 31, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers running back Josh Williams (18) celebrates a touchdown against the Baylor Bears in the second half at NRG Stadium. Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
In short, Texas leads the SEC FPI race for 2025, but Georgia and Alabama remain close enough to keep the title chase wide open.
By Rory Vitale 
Angel Atienza-Romero