SEC in updated coaches poll, AP Top 25

The 2024 Southeastern Conference championship game has been decided.

No. 5 seed Georgia defeated No. 2 Texas 22-19 in overtime in Atlanta to earn a first-round bye and a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff field. The Longhorns will likely still make the playoffs, but still have to deal with the selection show, scheduled for noon Sunday on ESPN.

Tennessee will likely remain in the top 12 like it did last week, but Alabama, ranked No. 11 in the penultimate CFP top 25 after the ACC title game, is questionable. No. 17 Clemson defeated No. 7 SMU to secure what will likely be its fifth conference championship bid for the playoffs, and it remains to be seen whether the selection committee chooses an 11-2 SMU team or a 9-3 Alabama team. The team that was idle will decide.

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South Carolina, Ole Miss and Missouri were also idle this week but should maintain their positions within the Top 25 and in the top spot for prime bowl games. While rankings in the two polls still matter, all eyes will be on the final CFP rankings this week as they will determine the 12-team field. But this week’s polls should give a good indication of what to expect.

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SEC in updated coaches poll, AP Top 25

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