In the first SEC Power Poll of the college football season, Daily Mississippian sports editor Dylan Rubino ranks the 14 Southeastern Conference teams. The Ole Miss Rebels will kick off their season 11 a.m. Saturday against UT-Martin.
1. Auburn – After finishing a disappointing 8-5 last season and a disappointing bowl loss to Wisconsin, the Tigers have reloaded and are poised to make a run to the playoff. Head coach Gus Malzahn added former Florida head coach Will Muschamp as his defensive coordinator and junior quarterback Jeremy Johnson comes in ready to lead yet another potent Auburn offense.