Trying to predict and rank teams before the spring is basically pointless with today's college football. But now, the dust has settled and rosters are nearly complete, so potential can finally be seen.
The Oklahoma Sooners had a spring worth rising for, while the Tennessee Volunteers are sure to dip after losing quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Here are SEC power rankings after spring ball and another transfer portal cycle to see just how high the Sooners are and how low Josh Heupel's team has gotten.
Where SEC football teams rank heading into 2025 after spring
After finishing second-to-last in the SEC last season, Mike Stoops still has a questionable offensive line he didn't fix and will have a host of new starters in 2025, none of which are worth getting excited for. Stoops could be back on OU's defensive staff by this time next year.
Another former OU coordinator, Jeff Lebby had a rough first season leading Mississippi State, and Year 2 could be even worse after losing 32 players to the transfer portal, more than any other SEC program this offseason.
The biggest hype surrounding Auburn is bringing in quarterback Jackson Arnold from OU. Sooner Nation knows how that goes.
Vanderbilt not at the bottom of this list makes the Commodores seem overhyped. But Vandy has coach Clark Lea and quarterback Diego Pavia back, so should improve from an impressive season last year (by Vanderbilt standards).
This is about where Missouri belongs among SEC teams most seasons. The Tigers put together a good enough transfer class to beat the teams below it, but will still struggle with everyone else.
Arkansas returns quarterback Taylen Green and added a lot of contributors from the portal. The Razorbacks could make some noise, but they also could every season, so like Mizzou, this is about where Arkansas usually belongs.