ESPN, USA TODAY Predict 2025 SEC Football Records, Ole Miss Favored

The 2025 college football season promises intense competition within the SEC, with Florida, Ole Miss, Alabama, and Georgia among the top contenders. Florida is projected by USA TODAY Sports to finish 7-5, including a 4-4 conference record, with high fan expectations tempered by tough competition. Ole Miss enters the season favored in 11 of 12 games per ESPN's matchup predictor, aiming for its first 11-win regular season and a strong playoff seed, bolstered by a new alternate helmet and confidence from players and coaches alike. Alabama is predicted to improve to a 10-2 regular season under coach Kalen DeBoer, potentially tying with Georgia atop SEC standings, with analysts suggesting Alabama could be the best team in the country. ESPN analyst Greg McElroy highlighted Georgia's potential to emulate Ohio State's 2024 national championship run despite being projected as an eighth seed, citing their challenging schedule against top teams like Texas, Alabama, and Ole Miss. Overall, the SEC is expected to be fiercely competitive, with several teams projected to finish at or above .500 and contend for postseason success.