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SEC college football preview 2026: Can the conference reclaim supremacy?

Paul Finebaum has watched the last three national championship games, and he saw the three trophies lifted by three different Big Ten teams. He then observed as the Big Ten had more players selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft than the SEC. Put it this way: The SEC has lost its championship edge. Its top-end talent advantage is gone, too. The pundit who doubles as one of the faces of SEC football has decided to simply acknowledge the new world order — at least, until proven otherwise.

#3 Georgia Dominates #9 Alabama 28-7, Wins SEC Championship

No. 3 Georgia delivered a dominant, wire-to-wire performance Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, smothering No. 9 Alabama 28–7 to win the SEC Championship and secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. Quarterback Gunner Stockton played with veteran poise, guiding a balanced Georgia attack that mixed efficient passing with a punishing ground game. Time and again, Stockton extended drives with accurate throws on third down and timely scrambles, keeping Alabama’s defense on the field and the Crimson Tide offense watching from the sideline.

UGA/Bama Again For SEC Championship Game At MBS

Is it better to play in the SEC Championship Game? That has become a huge topic of debate on “The Paul Finebaum Show” and other college football outlets. Does the big game even matter anymore with the 12 team playoff looming? I" think you heard from the two head coaches about the validity and importance and the meaningfulness around our championship game.,” SEC Commissioner Greg Stankey said. No. 3 Georgia and No. 10 Alabama will clash Saturday in the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a high-stakes rematch.

SEC Football Players of the Week: Oct. 20

OFFENSIVE: Gunner Stockton, QB, Georgia - Went 26-for-31 for 289 yards and a career-high four touchdowns and added 10 carries for 59 yards and a score during Georgia’s 43-35 victory over No. 5 Ole Miss.
Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt: Accounted for 246 yards and three total touchdowns to lead Vanderbilt past No. 10/10 LSU.
DEFENSIVE: Yhonzae Pierre, LB, Alabama - Helped the Crimson Tide to its fourth consecutive top-25 victory in the 37-20 win over No. 11 Tennessee