# TRENDS: Why Texas or Georgia Will Win The National Championship | Injuries at USC & OU | SEC Predictions

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Podcast: [Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sec-daily-college-football-basketball-podcast-854104)
Published: 2026-08-18T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns headline the AP preseason Top 25, but will either overcome the odds and take home the national championship? Chris Gordy breaks down why history favors top-5 ranked teams like Georgia and Texas, exploring SEC powerhouse placements and surprising omissions such as Clemson and Florida outside the Top 25. Key questions about Alabama’s quarterback battle, the potential of Texas A&M’s rebuilt O-line, and Tennessee’s ranking drive the conversation, as analyst Heather Dinich stakes her claim on Texas’ title prospects. Get the latest on critical injuries at Oklahoma and South Carolina, with updates on Jayden Gibson and Jake Maikkula. Dive into quarterback competitions at Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt, and uncover The Athletic’s bold SEC predictions—can Texas rebound from an early loss to Ohio State and run the table in the conference? Plus, find out how transfer portal additions and schedule changes could shape playoff chances as the SEC braces for a fiercely competitive season.

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