Conference strength has never been just a talking point -- it's often the story of the season itself. Heading into 2025, the debate over which leagues deserve respect continues to simmer, especially after last year's College Football Playoff field sparked heated arguments that even spilled over into media days this summer.

Here's a look at where SEC football teams appeared in the preseason AP Top 25 poll for the 2025 college football season.

Early reports are that your team is looking absolutely fantastic in fall camp -- they have lots of physicality, and the competition levels are off the charts! We've passed most of the mile markers in college football's long offseason,