Georgia is clearly the top dog in the SEC after winning consecutive national championships. However, the Bulldogs' conference title last season was their first since 2017, illustrating you can’t expect to rubber stamp them as runaway winners in 2023.
There's going to be competition coming from inside and outside the division for Georgia. Tennessee looms in the East with is ascension under Josh Heupel expected to continue its momentum. Over in the West are Alabama and LSU, which both start in the top five of the preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.
Could other contenders emerge?