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SEC Power Rankings: No quarterback, no problem for Alabama?

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Sep 19, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) breaks a tackle by Auburn Tigers defensive back Jonathan Jones (3) during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) breaks a tackle by Auburn Tigers defensive back Jonathan Jones (3) during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Florida Gators in the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Alabama won 29-15. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Florida Gators in the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Alabama won 29-15. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

As college football returns, so too returns the dominance of the SEC. Whether you like that statement or disagree with it, there is no denying that from top to bottom the SEC is filled with more competitive teams than any other conference.

2015 ended with another national championship for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Nick Saban’s team remains the team to beat in the SEC, but the Tide will find strong competitors in the SEC West with LSU and Ole Miss looking to overtake the division.

In the East, Tennessee is looking to live up to expectations and regain their status as a top program in the country. Butch Jones’ squad will have to contend mostly with the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Then there are the teams that are overlooked and come out of nowhere. Can Texas A&M find a defense and possibly make noise in the west with new quarterback Trevor Knight? Will Georgia be able to ride the arm of a freshman quarterback and beat out more favored teams in Tennessee and Florida for the Eastern division championship? Could Vanderbilt make noise? Could Arkansas be more dangerous than people think?

All of the above questions and more will be answered once the 2016 season begins. For now, here are the rankings of the 14 teams in the SEC.

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