It's true that the SEC is known for its continuously crowned kings: Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Florida. The are all programs within the league that hoard headlines, dominate playoff conversations, and fill trophy cases. But there just may be a new contender this season: South Carolina.
On Tuesday at ACC Media Days, SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee stirred the pot when he questioned the SEC's depth, stating, “The SEC has had the same six schools win the championship since 1964... That’s top-heavy to me. That’s not depth.” But behind the media buzz around his comments, Lashlee's point landed with teams like South Carolina.