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Georgia Tops SEC Preseason Poll; Texas Ranks Second Lane Kiffin quits social media, backs coaching-move ban

7/25/2026

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Summary

Georgia Voted Champions

Georgia Bulldogs were voted preseason SEC champions with 88 votes.
Texas earned 57 votes for the Dec. 5 title game in Atlanta.
Georgia and Texas together hold eight of the 23 first-team All-SEC spots and seven on the second and third teams.
The SEC will run a nine-game conference schedule in 2026, with the championship on Dec. 5 in Atlanta.

Summary

Kiffin Quits Social

Lane Kiffin announced he has quit social media to avoid daily comparison.
He endorsed the “Lane Kiffin Rule,” which would prohibit in-season coaching moves.
Kiffin highlighted LSU’s NIL payroll, noting 12 players have Nike deals, including the first offensive lineman.
He praised the alignment of LSU President Wade Rousse, Athletic Director Verge Ausberry, and himself as a key strength.

History

Historical Context

In 1906 the NCAA was founded to enforce amateurism. O'Bannon (2014) and the 2021 Alston decision, together with California’s 2019 Fair Pay to Play Act, led the NCAA to approve Name, Image, and Likeness in July 2021. By 2022 LSU earned over $15 million in NIL deals and the SEC’s revenue rose 35%, reflected in a poll giving Georgia 88 votes and Texas 57.

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Georgia Voted Champions

Georgia Bulldogs were voted preseason SEC champions with 88 votes.
Texas earned 57 votes for the Dec. 5 title game in Atlanta.
Georgia and Texas together hold eight of the 23 first-team All-SEC spots and seven on the second and third teams.
The SEC will run a nine-game conference schedule in 2026, with the championship on Dec. 5 in Atlanta.

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