Six weeks into the 2026 season, the SEC landscape is shifting. We rank all 16 teams as conference play heats up.

It’s Red River. Horns. Sooners. Throw out the records.

The Longhorns picked up an important W in Knoxville as similar themes emerged. The defense stepped up while inconsistencies continued on offense. Horns are 4-0.

Texas heads to Knoxville for an early showdown with Tennessee. Here’s what to know about the Volunteers, what the BOK Model expects, and our prediction for the Longhorns’ first road test of the 2026 season

Three weeks into the 2026 season, the SEC hierarchy is shaking up. We rank all 16 teams as conference play heats up.