Projected 2015 SEC standings
| SEC East | SEC West | |||||
| Team | Overall | SEC | Team | Overall | SEC | |
| 1. Georgia | 12-0 | 8-0 | 1. Alabama | 11-1 | 7-1 | |
| 2. Tennessee | 9-3 | 6-2 | 2. Auburn | 9-3 | 5-3 | |
| 3. Missouri | 8-4 | 4-4 | (tie) Ole Miss | 9-3 | 5-3 | |
| 4. South Carolina | 7-5 | 3-5 | (tie) LSU | 9-3 | 5-3 | |
| 5. Florida | 5-7 | 2-6 | 5. Arkansas | 8-4 | 4-4 | |
| 6. Kentucky | 4-8 | 1-7 | 6. Texas A&M | 6-6 | 3-5 | |
| 7. Vanderbilt | 4-8 | 0-8 | (tie) Mississippi State | 7-5 | 3-5 | |
| Preseason Top 25 | |
| 1. Ohio State | Too much depth, road too easy to expect Buckeyes not to repeat |
| 2. Georgia | If Bulldogs find a QB, this might be the year they finally meet expectations |
| 3. Alabama | Country’s toughest schedule is the biggest impediment to Tide’s title hopes |
| 4. TCU | If Horned Frogs get by Baylor, they should make the playoffs despite putrid defense |
| 5. Michigan State | Spartans’ defense could land them in the playoffs if SEC beats itself up |
| 6. Baylor | No defense, no worries as Bears attempt to game the system once again |
| 7. Oregon | Ducks’ biggest challenge will come from the improving depth in the PAC-12 |
| 8. Florida State | QB issues, lack of off-field focus must be overcome |
| 9. Arizona State | Sun Devils could be the surprise team of the PAC-12; game against Texas A&M will tell a lot |
| 10. USC | Depth issues still haunt Trojans, but the corner has been turned |
| 11. LSU | New defensive staff, lack of offensive imagination could hand Tigers as many as 5 losses |
| 12. Tennessee | Vols will probably be nation’s most improved team in 2015 |
| 13. Auburn | All eyes on the defense as Tigers must improve on that side to be a legitimate contender again |
| 14. Clemson | Loss of offensive coordinator Chad Morris hurts worse than returning just 6 starters |
| 15. Ole Miss | No power running game or proven threat at quarterback makes Rebels vulnerable |
| 16. Notre Dame | Fighting Irish have plateaued under Brian Kelly; ND must move forward or Kelly’s job could be in trouble |
| 17. Arkansas | Steadily improving Razorbacks aren’t quite ready for prime time |
| 18. Missouri | Lack of weapons on offense and size on defense make it tough for Tigers to contend |
| 19. Wisconsin | Badgers will run, but are they a one-trick pony? |
| 20. Oklahoma | Bob Stoops needs to make a statement if he wants to stay at the controls |
| 21. Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets trying to prove the triple-option has viability in the 21st century |
| 22. UCLA | Bruins failed to live up to expectations in 2014, will be a darkhorse in 2015 |
| 23. Oklahoma St. | Is there room for another contender in the Big 12? Cowboys say yes |
| 24. Penn State | The rebuilding continues, but overall lack of speed will keep Nittany Lions out of the top echelon |
| 25. Texas | Longhorn program in for an epic meltdown if UT doesn’t show improvement |