The Standings Projection
| Projected Order of Finish | Projected Record |
|---|---|
| East | |
| 1. Georgia | 12-0 (8-0) |
| 2. Tennessee | 9-3 (5-3) |
| 3. Kentucky | 8-4 (4-4) |
| 4. Florida | 6-6 (4-4) |
| 5. South Carolina | 6-6 (3-5) |
| 6. Missouri | 6-6 (2-6) |
| 7. Vanderbilt | 4-8 (0-8) |
| West | |
| 1. Alabama | 11-1 (7-1) |
| 2. LSU | 9-3 (6-2) |
| 3. Texas A&M | 9-3 (5-3) |
| 4. Ole Miss | 8-4 (4-4) |
| 5. Arkansas | 7-5 (3-5) |
| 6. Auburn | 7-5 (3-5) |
| 7. Mississippi State | 6-6 (2-6) |
The Team Breakdowns
SEC East
Georgia
From top to bottom, the Dawgs have the best roster in college football. The new QB (Carson Beck) and OC (Mike Bobo) are question marks, but the schedule is as manageable as it gets in the SEC. Georgia will be right in the thick of the playoff mix again in 2023.
Team MVPs
TE Brock Bowers
C Sedrick Van Pran
DE Mykel Williams
LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson
S Javon Bullard
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 15 Carson Beck RS JR | 12 Brock Vandagriff RS SO |
| RB | 2 Kendall Milton SR | 30 Daijun Edwards SR |
| WR-X | 1 Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint SR | 5 Rara Thomas JR |
| WR-Z | 84 Ladd McConkey RS JR | 11 Arian Smith RS JR |
| WR-Y | 6 Dominic Lovett JR | 83 Cole Speer SO |
| TE | 19 Brock Bowers JR | 4 Oscar Delp SO |
| LT | 71 Earnest Greene III RS FR | 58 Austin Blaske RS JR |
| LG | 73 Xavier Truss RS SR | 56 Micah Morris RS SO |
| C | 63 Sedrick Van Pran RS JR | 58 Austin Blaske RS JR |
| RG | 69 Tate Ratledge RS JR | 53 Dylan Fairchild RS SO |
| RT | 65 Amarius Mims JR | 78 Chad Lindberg RS JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 13 Mykel Williams SO | 90 Tramel Walthour RS SR |
| NT | 78 Nazir Stackhouse SR | 96 Zion Logue RS SR |
| DT | 97 Warren Brinson SR | 52 Christen Miller RS FR |
| JACK | 32 Chaz Chambliss JR | 19 Darris Smith RS FR |
| MONEY | 10 Jamon Dumas-Johnson JR | 25 E.J. Lightsey RS FR |
| MAC | 2 Smael Mondon Jr. JR | 18 Xavian Sorey Jr. RS SO |
| LCB | 6 Daylen Everette SO | 1 Nyland Green RS SO |
| SS | 22 Javon Bullard JR | 17 Dan Jackson RS SR |
| FS | 24 Malaki Starks SO | 20 JaCorey Thomas SO |
| RCB | 3 Kamari Lassiter JR | 31 Smoke Bouie SO |
| STAR | 23 Tykee Smith SR | 8 Joenel Aguero FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Kirby Smart |
| OC/QBs | Mike Bobo |
| DC/ILBs | Glenn Schumann |
| CO-DC | Will Muschamp |
| Passing Game Coordinator/WRs | Bryan McClendon |
| Running Game Coordinator/RBs | Dell McGee |
| DBs | Fran Brown |
| TEs | Todd Hartley |
| OL | Stacy Searels |
| DL | Tray Scott |
| OLBs | Chidera Uzo-Diribe |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 1
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 1
- Returning Production (Offense): 52% (101)
- Returning Production (Defense): 66% (47)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (77%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 2 (2023), 3 (2022), 4 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 41.1 (2nd SEC)
- Points Allowed: 12.8 (1st SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 51.1% (1st SEC)
Projected Record: 12-0 (8-0), 1st SEC East
Tennessee
Jumbo Joe Milton has a cannon of an arm, but can he replicate the accuracy of Hendon Hooker in the short and intermediate throws that are critical to keeping Josh Heupel’s turbo offense running? If he reaches full potential, this will be a playoff team. My prediction is that they fall just short of that ceiling for the second straight season.
Team MVPs
QB Joe Milton
RB Jaylen Wright
WR Bru McCoy
RG Javontez Spraggins
LB Aaron Beasley
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 7 Joe Milton III RS SR | 12 Nico Iamaleava FR |
| RB | 20 Jaylen Wright JR | 2 Jabari Small SR |
| WR-X | 15 Bru McCoy RS SR | 81 Chas Nimrod RS FR |
| WR-Z | 80 Ramel Keyton SR | 84 Kaleb Webb RS FR |
| WR-Y | 10 Squirrel White SO | 11 Dont’e Thornton Jr. JR |
| TE | 87 Jacob Warren RS SR | 34 McCallan Castles RS SR |
| LT | 75 John Campbell Jr. RS SR | 53 Jeremiah Crawford SR |
| LG | 78 Ollie Lane RS SR | 50 Jackson Lampley RS SR |
| C | 63 Cooper Mays SR | 72 Addison Nichols RS FR |
| RG | 76 Javontez Spraggins SR | 70 Andrej Karic RS JR |
| RT | 54 Gerald Mincey RS JR | 66 Dayne Davis RS SR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 9 Tyler Baron SR | 90 Dominic Bailey RS JR |
| NT | 21 Omari Thomas SR | 51 Elijah Simmons RS SR |
| DT | 20 Bryson Eason RS JR | 98 Omarr Norman-Lott RS JR |
| LEO | 30 Roman Harrison GR | 19 Joshua Josephs SO |
| MLB | 24 Aaron Beasley SR | 44 Elijah Herring SO |
| WLB | 41 Keenan Pili RS SR | 47 Arion Carter FR |
| LCB | 0 Doneiko Slaughter SR | 4 Warren Burrell RS SR |
| SS | 13 Wesley Walker RS SR | 14 Christian Charles JR |
| FS | 2 Jaylen McCullough SR | 17 Andre Turentine RS SO |
| RCB | 5 Kamal Hadden RS SR | 10 Gabe Jeudy-Lally RS SR |
| STAR | 12 Tamarion McDonald SR | 25 Jourdan Thomas SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Josh Heupel |
| OC/QBs | Joey Halzle |
| DC | Tim Banks |
| TEs | Alec Abeln |
| Special Teams/OLBs | Mike Ekeler |
| OL | Glen Elarbee |
| DL | Rodney Garner |
| LBs | Brian Jean-Mary |
| RBs | Jerry Mack |
| Secondary | Willie Martinez |
| WRs | Kelsey Pope |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 8
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 6
- Returning Production (Offense): 57% (86)
- Returning Production (Defense): 72% (24)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 10 (2023), 17 (2022), 22 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 46.1 (1st SEC)
- Points Allowed: 23.5 (5th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 41.6% (6th SEC)
Projected Record: 9-3 (5-3), 2nd SEC East
Kentucky
Devin Leary and the Kentucky Wildcats are one of the three or four most underrated teams heading into the 2023 season. Leary is a better college quarterback than Will Levis ever was, and bringing Liam Coen back at OC is a slam dunk. The defense is always dependable, and Mark Stoops and the staff is excellent. Conservatively, I have the Wildcats at 8-4 this season. However, I think 9-3 and a 10th win in a bowl game is a real possibility for this team.
Team MVPs
QB Devin Leary
RB Ray Davis
WR Barion Brown
DT Deone Walker
LB/EDGE JJ Weaver
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 13 Devin Leary RS SR | 12 Kaiya Sheron RS SO |
| RB | 1 Ray Davis RS SR | 4 JuTahn McClain SR |
| WR-X | 6 Dane Key SO | 0 Shamar Porter FR |
| WR-Z | 7 Barion Brown SO | 3 Dekel Crowdus RS SO |
| WR-F | 9 Tayvion Robinson SR | 5 Anthony Brown FR |
| TE | 85 Jordan Dingle RS SO | 84 Josh Kattus SO |
| LT | 69 Marques Cox RS SR | 70 Nikolas Hall RS FR |
| LG | 68 Kenneth Horsey SR | Ben Christman RS SO |
| C | 62 Jager Burton RS SO | 50 Koby Keenum FR |
| RG | 75 Eli Cox RS SR | 51 Tanner Bowles RS SR |
| RT | Courtland Ford RS JR | 77 Jeremy Flax SR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 92 Kahlil Saunders RS SO | 90 Tre’Vonn Rybka RS JR |
| NT | 97 Josaih Hayes SR | 95 Jamarius Dinkins RS SO |
| DT | 0 Deone Walker SO | 8 Octavius Oxendine SR |
| JACK | 13 J.J. Weaver RS SR | 20 Keaten Wade SO |
| WLB | 32 Trevin Wallace JR | 44 Martez Thrower JR |
| MLB | 54 D’Eryk Jackson SR | Daveren Rayner SO |
| SLB | 3 Alex Afari Jr. SO | 29 Jackson Schulz RS FR |
| FCB | 23 Andru Phillips RS JR | 31 Maxwell Hairston RS SO |
| SS | 11 Zion Childress RS JR | 4 Jalen Geiger RS SR |
| FS | 25 Jordan Lovett RS SO | Jaremiah Anglin Jr. FR |
| BCB | 6 Jonquis Hardaway SO | 10 Jantzen Dunn RS SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Mark Stoops |
| OC/QBs | Liam Coen |
| DC/OLBs | Brad White |
| TEs | Vince Marrow |
| Special Teams/RBs | Jay Boulware |
| Safeties | Frank Buffano |
| DBs | Chris Collins |
| DL | Anwar Stewart |
| ILBs | Mike Stoops |
| WRs | Scott Woodward |
| OL | Zach Yenser |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 24
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 27
- Returning Production (Offense): 69% (43)
- Returning Production (Defense): 58% (73)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 32 (2023), 14 (2022), 35 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 20.4 (14th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 19.1 (3rd SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 34.1% (14th SEC)
Projected Record: 8-4 (4-4), 3rd SEC East
Florida
Graham Mertz is not a good quarterback, but the Gators should be able to run the ball with two dynamic backs in Trevor Etienne and Montrell Johnson and their maulers on the offensive line. While I don’t see a ceiling of 8 or 9 wins for Billy Napier and co. in 2023, I don’t think the floor is 3-9 like I’ve seen in many predictions. This team will beat Vanderbilt this season and squeak their way to a bowl game.
Team MVPs
RB Trevor Etienne
WR Ricky Pearsall
LT Austin Barber
LB/EDGE Princely Umanmielen
CB Jason Marshall
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 15 Graham Mertz RS SR | 10 Jack Miller III RS SO |
| RB | 2 Montrell Johnson Jr. JR | 7 Trevor Etienne SO |
| WR-X | 12 Caleb Douglas SO | 6 Andy Jean FR |
| WR-Z | 88 Marcus Burke RS SO | 0 Ja’Quavion Fraziars JR |
| WR-Y | 1 Ricky Pearsall SR | 16 Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman RS SO |
| TE | 18 Dante Zanders RS SR | 81 Arlis Boardingham RS FR |
| LT | 58 Austin Barber RS SO | Lyndell Hudson Jr. RS SR |
| LG | 54 Micah Mazzccua RS JR | 77 Knijeah Harris FR |
| C | 65 Kingsley Eguakun RS JR | 66 Jake Slaughter RS SO |
| RG | 67 Richie Leonard IV JR | 52 Jalen Farmer RS FR |
| RT | 78 Kiyaunta Goodwin SO | 76 Damieon George Jr. RS JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 12 Justus Boone RS SO | 94 Tyreak Sapp RS SO |
| NT | 99 Cam Jackson SR | 21 Desmond Watson JR |
| DT | 7 Chris McClellan SO | 88 Caleb Banks RS SO |
| JACK | 33 Princely Umanmielen JR | 19 T.J. Searcy FR |
| MLB | 20 Teradja Mitchell RS SR | 15 Derek Wingo JR |
| WLB | 6 Shemar James SO | 34 Mannie Nunnery RS JR |
| LCB | 28 Devin Moore SO | 8 Jalen Kimber RS JR |
| SS | 0 R.J. Moten SR | 10 Miguel Mitchell SO |
| FS | 5 Kamari Wilson SO | 14 Jordan Castell FR |
| RCB | 3 Jason Marshall Jr. JR | 2 Ja’Keem Jackson FR |
| STAR | 27 Jadarrius Perkins SR | 23 Jaydon Hill RS JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Billy Napier |
| OC | Rob Sale |
| DC | Austin Armstrong |
| CO-DC/DL | Sean Spencer |
| RBs | Jabbar Juluke |
| Secondary | Corey Raymond |
| ILBs | Jay Bateman |
| TEs | Russ Callaway |
| WRs | Billy Gonzales |
| Edges | Mike Peterson |
| OL | Darnell Stapleton |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 23
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 23
- Returning Production (Offense): 51% (104)
- Returning Production (Defense): 44% (116)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (64%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 13 (2023), 18 (2022), 12 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 29.5 (9th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 28.8 (12th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 40.5% (7th SEC)
Projected Record: 6-6 (4-4), 4th SEC East
South Carolina
Spencer Rattler is too inconsistent for this team to reach 8 wins again in 2023, and I don’t trust that Dowell Loggains was the right hire at OC to limit the negativities in Rattler’s game. The defense has a lot of impressive names and athletes, but the Gamecocks need to get tougher in the trenches.
South Carolina couldn’t run the ball or stop the run in 2022, and I don’t expect that to drastically change this season. Despite a slight step back, I still think Shane Beamer gets the Gamecocks to a bowl in 2023.
Team MVPs
WR Juice Wells
TE Trey Knox
DL Tonka Hemingway
S Nick Emmanwori
CB Marcellas Dial
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 7 Spencer Rattler RS SR | 9 Luke Doty RS JR |
| RB | 5 Dakereon Joyner RS SR | 0 Juju McDowell JR |
| WR-X | 3 Juice Wells SR | 82 Landon Samson RS FR |
| WR-Z | 17 Xavier Legette RS SR | 89 O’Mega Blake RS SO |
| WR-SL | 85 Eddie Lewis GR | 10 Ahmarean Brown RS SR |
| TE | 1 Trey Knox RS SR | 6 Josh Simon RS SR |
| LT | 55 Jakai Moore RS SR | Jaxon Hughes RS SR |
| LG | 72 Trai Jones RS JR | 58 Markee Anderson FR |
| C | 53 Vershon Lee RS JR | 69 Nick Gargiulo GR |
| RG | 62 Tyshawn Wannamaker RS JR | 64 JonDarius Morgan RS SO |
| RT | 76 Sidney Fugar RS SO | 75 Cason Henry RS FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 91 Tonka Hemingway SR | 10 Tyreek Johnson RS SR |
| NT | 95 Alex Huntley RS JR | 93 Nick Barrett JR |
| DT | 90 T.J. Sanders RS SO | 11 Elijah Davis JR |
| RDE | Jordan Strachan RS SR | 46 Bryan Thomas Jr. SO |
| MLB | 32 Mohamed Kaba RS JR | 52 Stone Blanton SO |
| WLB | Debo Williams RS JR | 22 Bam Martin-Scott RS SR |
| LCB | 6 Marcellas Dial RS SR | 23 Isaiah Norris RS SR |
| SS | 21 Nick Emmanwori SO | 13 Kajuan Banks SO |
| FS | 1 DQ Smith SO | 36 B.J. Gibson RS SR |
| RCB | 3 O’Donnell Fortune RS JR | 20 Judge Collier FR |
| NB | 29 David Spaulding RS SR | 18 Keenan Nelson Jr. RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Shane Beamer |
| OC/QBs | Dowell Loggains |
| DC/ILBs | Clayton White |
| Special Teams | Pete Lembo |
| RBs | Montario Hardesty |
| WRs | Justin Stepp |
| TEs | Jody Wright |
| DL | Jimmy Lindsey |
| DEs/OLBs | Sterling Lucas |
| DBs | Torrian Gray |
| OL | Lonnie Teasley |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 33
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 42
- Returning Production (Offense): 66% (52)
- Returning Production (Defense): 52% (93)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 16 (2023), 24 (2022), 80 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 32.2 (7th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 27.5 (10th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 38.8% (10th SEC)
Projected Record: 6-6 (3-5), 5th SEC East
Missouri
If this Missouri team had even average QB play by SEC standards, they would be a force. Blake Baker is a stud DC and there are freaks on all three levels of the defense. Ty’Ron Hopper is one of the best linebackers in the country and the CB duo of Kris Abrams-Draine and Ennis Rakestraw is formidable. At the end of the day, Eli Drinkwitz will be Mr. 6-6 again in 2023 because Brady Cook… or Jake Garcia… or Sam Horn are not the answers at the quarterback position.
Team MVPs
WR Luther Burden
LT Javon Foster
LB Ty’Ron Hopper
CB Kris Abrams-Draine
CB Ennis Rakestraw
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 12 Brady Cook RS JR | 21 Sam Horn RS FR |
| RB | 20 Cody Schrader SR | 8 Nathaniel Peat SR |
| WR-X | 1 Theo Wease Jr. RS SR | 2 Chance Luper RS JR |
| WR-Z | 10 Mekhi Miller SO | 5 Mookie Cooper JR |
| WR-H | 3 Luther Burden III SO | 11 Dannis Jackson RS SR |
| TE | 80 Tyler Stephens SR | 84 Ryan Hoerstkamp RS SO |
| LT | 76 Javon Foster RS SR | |
| LG | 72 Xavier Delgado RS SR | 70 EJ Ndoma-Ogar RS JR |
| C | 55 Connor Tollison RS SO | 62 Bence Polgar RS SR |
| RG | 79 Armand Membou SO | 75 Mitchell Walters RS JR |
| RT | 50 Marcellus Johnson GR | Cam’Ron Johnson GR * |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 45 Joe Moore RS JR | 90 Josh Landry RS SR |
| LDT | 6 Darius Robinson SR | 0 Jayden Jernigan RS SR |
| RDT | 92 Kristian Williams RS SR | 99 Realus George Jr. SR |
| RDE | 15 Johnny Walker Jr. RS JR | 32 Ky Montgomery RS SO |
| WLB | 8 Ty’Ron Hopper RS SR | 14 Triston Newson SR |
| MLB | 33 Chad Bailey RS SR | 10 Dameon Wilson RS SO |
| LCB | 14 Kris Abrams-Draine SR | 29 Marcus Clarke SR |
| SS | 28 Joseph Charleston RS SR | 17 Tyler Hibbler RS SO |
| FS | 1 Jaylon Carlies SR | 3 Sidney Williams RS JR |
| RCB | 2 Ennis Rakestraw Jr. RS JR | 19 Dreyden Norwood RS SO |
| STAR | 13 Daylan Carnell RS SO | 4 Tre’Vez Johnson SR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Eliah Drinkwitz |
| OC/QBs | Kirby Moore |
| DC/Safeties | Blake Baker |
| CO-DC/LBs | D.J. Smith |
| Special Teams/TEs | Erik Link |
| DL | Al Davis |
| OL | Brandon Jones |
| RBs | Curtis Luper |
| WRs | Jacob Peeler |
| DL/Edges | Kevin Peoples |
| CBs | Al Pogue |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 35
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 46
- Returning Production (Offense): 80% (10)
- Returning Production (Defense): 83% (2)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 34 (2023), 15 (2022), 26 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 24.8 (10th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 25 (9th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 39.4% (8th SEC)
Projected Record: 6-6 (2-6), 6th SEC East
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is going to regress from where they finished in the SEC last season. AJ Swann is a solid QB and they have dudes at WR, but 2 SEC victories is not in the cards for the Commodores this season. The trench play is not up to par and the offensive run game is going to be a major issue. I do think Vandy goes undefeated in the non-conference though, which would put them above their season win total of 3.5.
Team MVPs
QB AJ Swann
WR Will Sheppard
WR Jayden McGowan
LB Ethan Barr
S De’Rickey Wright
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 13 AJ Swann SO | 8 Ken Seals RS JR |
| RB | 36 Sedrick Alexander FR | 46 Chase Gillespie RS FR |
| WR-X | 14 Will Sheppard SR | 83 Gamarion Carter RS SO |
| WR-Z | 3 Quincy Skinner Jr. JR | 0 London Humphreys FR |
| WR-SL | 16 Jayden McGowan SO | Junior Sherrill FR |
| TE | 89 Cole Spence RS FR | 84 Justin Ball RS SR |
| LT | 55 Gunnar Hansen RS SO | 57 Leyton Nelson RS FR |
| LG | 64 Delfin Xavier Castillo JR | 67 Kevo Wesley RS JR |
| C | 62 Julian Hernandez RS SR | 76 Grayson Morgan RS FR |
| RG | 50 Bradley Ashmore SR | 71 Gage Pitchford RS SO |
| RT | 77 Junior Uzebu RS SR | 70 David Siegel RS FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 92 Darren Agu SO | 90 Nate Clifton RS SR |
| NT | 98 Yilanan Ouattara SO | 91 Christian James RS SR |
| DT | 99 Devin Lee JR | 9 Daevion Davis RS SR |
| STAR | 35 Aeneas DiCosmo GR | 93 B.J. Diakite SO |
| WLB | 19 Kane Patterson SR | Prince Kollie JR * |
| MLB | 42 Langston Patterson SO | 32 Ethan Barr SR |
| ANCHOR | 13 C.J. Taylor JR | 38 Jeffrey Ugochukwu SO |
| FCB | 26 BJ Anderson GR | 27 Quantaves Gaskins RS FR |
| SS | 43 De’Rickey Wright SR | 7 Marlen Sewell RS SO |
| FS | 23 Jaylen Mahoney SR | 41 Savion Riley RS FR |
| BCB | 8 Tyson Russell JR | 30 Trudell Berrry RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Clark Lea |
| OC/QBs | Joey Lynch |
| DC | Nick Howell |
| Special Teams/TEs | Justin Lustig |
| Defensive Run Game Coordinator/LBs | Nick Lezynski |
| OL | AJ Blazek |
| DEs | Jovan Haye |
| DL | Larry Black |
| WRs | Alex Bailey |
| DBs | Dan Jackson |
| RBs | Jayden Everett |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 76
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 88
- Returning Production (Offense): 74% (27)
- Returning Production (Defense): 66% (44)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 52 (2023), 32 (2022), 49 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 24.6 (12th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 36 (14th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 36.8% (11th SEC)
Projected Record: 4-8 (0-8), 7th SEC East
SEC West
Alabama
The Crimson Tide are going to turn the clock back this season and absolutely run the *expletive* out of the football… and they’re going to do it very successfully. The offensive line is nasty, and they’re going to absolutely bully just about everybody up front. Defensively, this is one of the best secondaries in the country and Dallas Turner is back at LB to rush the passer.
Whether or not Alabama is playoff bound or 10-2 again in 2023 will come down to I f the QB (whoever it is) and Tommy Rees deliver when they’re asked to step up. I ultimately think that they will be asked to do very little, and when they’re asked, they’ll deliver. I have the Tide returning to Atlanta to play for the SEC Title this season.
Team MVPs
RB Justice Haynes
LG Tyler Booker
RT JC Latham
LB Dallas Turner
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 4 Jalen Milroe RS SO | 15 Ty Simpson RS FR |
| RB | 2 Jase McClellan SR | 22 Justice Haynes FR |
| WR-X | 7 Ja’Corey Brooks JR | 11 Malik Benson JR |
| WR-Z | 3 Jermaine Burton JR | 19 Kendrick Law SO |
| WR-H | 80 Kobe Prentice SO | 17 Isaiah Bond SO |
| TE | 81 CJ Dippre JR | 84 Amari Niblack SO |
| LT | 57 Elijah Pritchett RS FR | 74 Jadyn Proctor FR |
| LG | 71 Darrian Dalcourt GR | 69 Terrence Ferguson II RS SO |
| C | 56 Seth McLaughlin SR | 58 James Brockermeyer RS SO |
| RG | 52 Tyler Booker SO | 77 Jaeden Roberts RS SO |
| RT | 65 JC Latham JR | 54 Miles McVay FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 92 Justin Eboigbe RS SR | 93 Jah-Marien Latham RS JR |
| NT | 91 Jaheim Oatis SO | 98 Jamil Burroughs RS JR |
| DT | 50 Tim Smith SR | 44 Damon Payne Jr. RS SO |
| JACK | 41 Chris Braswell SR | 34 Quandarrius Robinson SR |
| WLB | 17 Trezmen Marshall RS SR | 30 Jihaad Campbell SO |
| MLB | 32 Deontae Lawson RS SO | 43 Shawn Murphy RS FR |
| SLB | 15 Dallas Turner JR | 19 Keanu Koht RS SO |
| LCB | 0 Trey Amos RS JR | 3 Terrrion Arnold RS SO |
| SS | 2 Caleb Downs FR | Jaylen Key RS SR |
| FS | 13 Malachi Moore SR | 11 Kristian Story SR |
| RCB | 1 Kool-Aid McKinstry JR | 12 Antonio Kite RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Nick Saban |
| OC/QBs | Tommy Rees |
| DC | Kevin Steele |
| WRs | Holmon Wiggins |
| Special Teams/OLBs | Coleman Hutzler |
| TEs | Joe Cox |
| RBs | Robert Gillespie |
| DL | Freddie Roach |
| CBs | Travaris Robinson |
| OL | Eric Wolford |
| ILBs | Robert Bala |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 4
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 2
- Returning Production (Offense): 49% (108)
- Returning Production (Defense): 43% (120)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (90%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 1 (2023), 2 (2022), 1 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 41.1 (3rd SEC)
- Points Allowed: 18 (2nd SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 45.7% (5th SEC)
Projected Record: 11-1 (7-1), 1st SEC West
LSU
This LSU roster is immaculate when you look at the starting 22 players. Harold Perkins is the best LB in the country and he returns. I think Brian Kelly is one of the five best coaches in the country and he will win a national title in Baton Rouge in the next five to seven seasons. However, the schedule is absolutely brutal, and I question the depth on this team when I compare it to the best of the best (Georgia and Bama).
I think this team loses to Florida State in the opener, with the Noles elite receivers being a bad matchup for LSU’s secondary. I have LSU taking a slight step back in 2023 and going 9-3, but I wouldn’t be surprised at all if they break through to Atlanta again.
Team MVPs
QB Jayden Daniels
WR Malik Nabers
LT Will Campbell
DT Mekhi Wingo
LB Harold Perkins
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 5 Jayden Daniels SR | 13 Garrett Nussmeier RS SO |
| RB | 27 Josh Williams GR | 4 John Emery Jr. GR |
| WR-X | 2 Kyren Lacy SR | 24 Landon Ibieta RS FR |
| WR-Z | 11 Brian Thomas Jr. JR | 17 Chris Hilton Jr. RS SO |
| WR-Y | 8 Malik Nabers JR | 1 Aaron Anderson RS FR |
| TE | 86 Mason Taylor SO | 84 Mac Markway FR |
| LT | 66 Will Campbell SO | Lance Heard FR |
| LG | 72 Garrett Dellinger JR | Mason Lunsford RS SR |
| C | 69 Charles Turner III RS SR | 77 Marlon Martinez SR |
| RG | 70 Miles Frazier RS JR | DJ Chester FR |
| RT | 50 Emery Jones Jr. SO | 55 Kimo Makane’ole RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 35 Sai’vion Jones JR | 94 Paris Shand RS JR |
| NT | 92 Mekhi Wingo JR | 90 Jacobian Guillory RS JR |
| DT | 0 Maason Smith RS SO | 99 Jordan Jefferson RS SR |
| JACK | 17 Ovie Oghoufo RS SR | 49 Dashawn Womack FR |
| MLB | 4 Harold Perkins Jr. SO | 30 Greg Penn III JR |
| WLB | 1 Omar Speights SR | 33 West Weeks JR |
| LCB | 10 Denver Harris SO | 27 Laterrance Welch SO |
| SS | 28 Major Burns JR | 19 Jordan Allen RS FR |
| FS | 3 Greg Brooks Jr. RS SR | Andre Sam SR |
| RCB | 24 Zy Alexander JR | 12 JK Johnson RS SO * |
| NB | 22 Duce Chestnut JR | 15 Sage Ryan RS SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Brian Kelly |
| OC/TEs | Mike Denbrock |
| DC/LBs | Matt House |
| RBs | Frank Wilson |
| Special Teams/OLBs | John Jancek |
| Safeties | Kerry Cooks |
| OL | Brad Davis |
| Passing Game Coordinator/WRs | Cortez Hankton |
| QBs | Joe Sloan |
| CBs | Robert Steeples |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 5
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 10
- Returning Production (Offense): 82% (8)
- Returning Production (Defense): 64% (51)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (71%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 6 (2023), 12 (2022), 3 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 34.5 (4th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 23.7 (6th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 48.6% (2nd SEC)
Projected Record: 9-3 (6-2), 2nd SEC West
Texas A&M
Texas A&M is one of the ten most talented teams in the country, and they aren’t ninth or tenth. The receiving corps is one of the best and most under appreciated units in the country. The defense is absolutely loaded. There’s formidable size up front, so there’s no excuse for D.J. Durkin’s unit to not be able to stop the run again in 2023.
Offensively, it’s been said a million times and essentially beaten to death with speculation this offseason, but it truly does come down to Bobby Petrino. If Petrino can ignite this offense and put sophomore Conner Weigman in ideal situations, this will be a top 10 or 15 team in the country. If the offense doesn’t work and Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino tear each other down, this team will drastically underachieve again. I think the offense is going to work, and A&M will contend with Alabama and LSU for a trip to the SEC Championship game.
Team MVPs
WR Evan Stewart
C Bryce Foster
DT McKinnley Jackson
LB Chris Russell
S Demani Richardson
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 15 Conner Weigman SO | 14 Max Johnson SR |
| RB | 2 Rueben Owens FR | 4 Amari Daniels JR |
| WR-X | 1 Evan Stewart SO | 13 Micah Tease FR |
| WR-Z | 3 Noah Thomas SO | 11 Raymond Cottrell FR |
| WR-SL | 0 Ainias Smith RS SR | 7 Moose Muhammad III JR |
| TE | 42 Max Wright SR | 18 Donovan Green SO * |
| LT | 60 Trey Zuhn III RS SO | 71 Chase Bisontis FR |
| LG | 75 Kam Dewberry SO | 54 Mark Nabou RS FR |
| C | 61 Bryce Foster JR | 68 Remington Strickland RS SO |
| RG | 64 Layden Robinson RS SR | 66 Jordan Spasojevic-Moko RS JR |
| RT | 76 Reuben Fatheree II JR | 78 Dametrious Crownover RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 5 Shemar Turner JR | 18 LT Overton SO |
| NT | 3 McKinnley Jackson SR | 34 Isaiah Raikes SR |
| DT | 0 Walter Nolen SO | 17 Albert Regis RS SO |
| EDGE | 10 Fadil Diggs RS JR | 4 Shemar Stewart SO |
| MLB | 24 Chris Russell Jr. SR | 21 Taurean York FR |
| WLB | 45 Edgerrin Cooper RS JR | 40 Martrell Harris Jr. SO |
| LCB | 7 Tyreek Chappell JR | Josh DeBerry SR |
| SS | 26 Demani Richardson SR | 2 Jacoby Mathews SO |
| FS | 20 Jardin Gilbert JR | 11 Deuce Harmon RS SO |
| RCB | 8 Tony Grimes SR | 16 Sam McCall SO |
| NB | 1 Bryce Anderson SO | 33 Jarred Kerr SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Jimbo Fisher |
| OC | Bobby Petrino |
| DC/LBs | DJ Durkin |
| DL | Elijah Robinson |
| CO-OC/TEs | James Coley |
| OL | Steve Addazio |
| RBs | Marquel Blackwell |
| WRs | Dameyune Craig |
| Secondary | Bryant Gross-Armiento |
| DBs | TJ Rushing |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 16
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 25
- Returning Production (Offense): 76% (20)
- Returning Production (Defense): 78% (10)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (73%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 15 (2023), 1 (2022), 8 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 22.8 (13th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 21.2 (4th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 36% (13th SEC)
Projected Record: 9-3 (5-3), 3rd SEC West
Ole Miss
This may be the most prolific offense that Lane Kiffin has ever had at Ole Miss. Quinshon Judkins is the best running back in the country, and the offensive line is rock solid. The QB options are above average by SEC standards, and the receiving options (especially at TE) are awesome.
The defense also has impressive athletes (like everyone in the SEC), and I think Pete Golding will bring minor improvements at DC. Ultimately, I have the Rebels power rated as a top 20 team in the country. This team will be 8-4 by product of playing in the SEC West, so it will likely go unnoticed just how good this team is. I do think there is a ceiling of 9 or 10 wins here.
Team MVPs
RB Quinshon Judkins
WR Zakhari Franklin
TE Caden Prieskorn
DL Cedric Johnson
S Isheem Young
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 2 Jaxson Dart JR | 3 Spencer Sanders RS SR |
| RB | 4 Quinshon Judkins SO | 24 Ulysses Bentley IV SR |
| WR-X | Zakhari Franklin RS SR | 19 Dayton Wade SR |
| WR-Z | 9 Tre Harris RS SR | 27 Jalen Knox RS SR |
| WR-H | 11 Jordan Watkins SR | 15 JJ Henry RS SO |
| TE | 86 Caden Prieskorn RS SR | 0 Michael Trigg JR |
| LT | 71 Jayden Williams RS SO | 77 Victor Curne RS SR |
| LG | 73 Eli Acker RS JR | 66 Cedrick Nicely RS SO |
| C | 54 Caleb Warren RS SR | 56 Reece McIntyre RS SR |
| RG | 78 Jeremy James RS SR | 67 Quincy McGee RS SR |
| RT | 57 Micah Pettus RS SO | 76 Cedric Melton RS JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 15 Jared Ivey SR | 58 Demarcus Smith RS SO |
| NT | Joshua Harris RS SR | 51 Zxavian Harris SO |
| DT | 89 JJ Pegues SR | 97 Jamond Gordon |
| RDE | 2 Cedric Johnson SR | 12 Jakivuan Brown RS JR |
| WLB | 23 Khari Coleman SR | 11 Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste SR |
| MLB | 36 Ashanti Cistrunk RS SR | 8 Monty Montgomery RS SR |
| LCB | 7 Deantre Price SR | 24 Richard O’Bryant RS SO |
| SS | 1 Isheem Young RS SR | 25 Trey Washington JR |
| FS | 13 Ladarius Tennison JR | 26 Taylor Groves RS FR |
| RCB | 6 Zamari Walton RS SR | DeShawn Gaddie SR |
| NB | 5 John Saunders Jr. SR | 0 Suntarine Perkins FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Lane Kiffin |
| CO-OC/TEs | John David Baker |
| CO-OC/QBs | Charlie Weis Jr. |
| DC/LBs | Pete Golding |
| OL | John Garrison |
| CBs | Keynodo Hudson |
| DL | Randall Joyner |
| Safeties | Wes Neighbors III |
| WRs | Derrick Nix |
| Special Teams | Jake Schoonover |
| RBs | Kevin Smith |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 18
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 21
- Returning Production (Offense): 82% (9)
- Returning Production (Defense): 66% (46)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 23 (2023), 27 (2022), 17 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 33.5 (5th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 24.2 (7th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 47.1% (3rd SEC)
Projected Record: 8-4 (4-4), 4th SEC West
Arkansas
The Arkansas Razorbacks are going to punch teams in the mouth in 2023 with their dynamic running game. Raheim “Rocket” Sanders might be the second best running back in the country, and KJ Jefferson is as tough a runner at the QB position as anyone. The offensive line is terrific in the interior, and Sam Pittman takes pride in physically intimidating opponents.
I have the Hogs power rated as the 25th best team in the country. I think the defense will make some strides because they’ll (hopefully) stay healthier in 2023, but I think they finish behind Ole Miss when it’s said and done. Arkansas will be in the running for the best 7-5 team in the country.
Team MVPs
QB KJ Jefferson
RB Rocket Sanders
C Beaux Limmer
LB Chris Paul
CB Dwight McGlothern
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 1 KJ Jefferson RS SR | 6 Jacolby Criswell RS JR |
| RB | 5 Rocket Sanders JR | 7 Rashod Dubinion SO |
| WR-X | 2 Andrew Armstrong RS SR | 17 Tyrone Broden RS SR |
| WR-Z | 4 Isaac TeSlaa SR | 13 Jaedon Wilson RS SO |
| WR-H | 16 Isaiah Sategna RS FR | 14 Bryce Stephens RS SO |
| TE | 0 Var’Keyes Gumms RS SO | 9 Luke Hasz FR |
| LT | 51 Devon Manuel RS SO | 72 Andrew Chamblee RS FR |
| LG | 62 Brady Latham RS SR | 50 Cole Carson RS SO |
| C | 55 Beaux Limmer RS SR | Amaury Wiggins SO |
| RG | 78 Joshua Braun RS JR | 76 E’Marion Harris RS FR |
| RT | 75 Patrick Kutas SO | 53 Ty’Kieast Crawford SR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 7 Trajan Jeffcoat RS SR | 58 Jashaud Stewart SR |
| NT | 5 Cameron Ball RS SO | Anthony Booker Jr. RS SR |
| DT | 50 Eric Gregory RS SR | 9 Taurean Carter RS SR |
| BUCK | 40 Landon Jackson JR | 56 Zach Williams SR |
| MLB | 27 Chris Paul Jr. RS SO | 36 Jordan Crook SO |
| WLB | 3 Antonio Grier RS SR | Jaheim Thomas RS JR |
| LCB | 2 Dwight McGlothern SR | Kee’Yon Stewart RS SR |
| SS | 1 Lorando Johnson RS JR | AJ Brathwaite RS SR |
| FS | 17 Hudson Clark RS SR | 4 Malik Chavis RS SR |
| RCB | 9 Jaheim Singletary SO | 11 LaDarrius Bishop RS SR |
| HOG | 13 Alfahiym Walcott RS SR | 21 Jaylen Lewis RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Sam Pittman |
| OC/QBs | Dan Enos |
| DC | Travis Williams |
| CO-DC | Marcus Woodson |
| RBs | Jimmy Smith |
| Special Teams | Scott Fountain |
| DL | Deke Adams |
| WRs | Kenny Guiton |
| OL | Cody Kennedy |
| TEs | Morgan Turner |
| Secondary | Deron Wilson |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 30
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 36
- Returning Production (Offense): 54% (96)
- Returning Production (Defense): 56% (78)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 22 (2023), 28 (2022), 25 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 32.5 (6th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 28.8 (11th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 45.9% (4th SEC)
Projected Record: 7-5 (3-5), 5th SEC West
Auburn
Auburn is far more talented than most people realize heading into 2023. They’re still a blue-chip ratio team, but because there’s a new QB, new HC, and new everything, most expect them to finish near the bottom of the SEC West. I still have them sixth, mainly because there’s so much new, but I think there’s a 9-win ceiling for Hugh Freeze in year one on The Plains.
I think Payton Thorne is a bottom-half QB in the SEC, and the schedule as always is littered with dogfights. I don’t see this team picking off Georgia or Alabama in Jordan-Hare this season, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re right in both games well into the second half.
Team MVPs
RB Jarquez Hunter
TE Rivaldo Fairweather
RT Gunner Britton
DL Justin Rogers
CB DJ James
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 1 Payton Thorne RS SR | 9 Robby Ashford RS SO |
| RB | 27 Jarquez Hunter JR | 22 Damari Alston SO |
| WR-X | Shane Hooks RS SR | 4 Camden Brown SO |
| WR-Z | Jyaire Shorter RS SR | 0 Koy Moore JR |
| WR-SL | 6 Ja’Varrius Johnson RS SR | Caleb Burton RS FR |
| TE | 13 Rivaldo Fairweather SR | 86 Luke Deal RS SR |
| LT | 52 Dillon Wade RS JR | 74 Garner Langlo RS SO |
| LG | 77 Jeremiah Wright RS JR | Jaden Muskrat RS JR |
| C | 66 Avery Jones RS SR | 75 Connor Lew FR |
| RG | 54 Tate Johnson RS JR | 62 Kameron Stutts RS SR |
| RT | 53 Gunner Britton RS SR | 72 Izavion Miller JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 50 Marcus Harris RS SR | 92 Lawrence Johnson RS SR |
| NT | 97 Justin Rogers SR | 91 Zykeivous Walker RS JR |
| DT | 99 Jayson Jones RS JR | 33 Mosiah Nasili-Kite SO |
| JACK | Jalen McLeod JR | 11 Elijah McAllister RS SR |
| MLB | 12 Austin Keys RS JR | 32 Wesley Steiner SR |
| WLB | 0 Larry Nixon III RS SR | 13 Cam Riley SR |
| LCB | 18 Nehemiah Pritchett SR | 3 Kayin Lee FR |
| SS | 10 Zion Puckett RS SR | 20 Cayden Bridges RS SO |
| FS | 36 Jaylin Simpson RS SR | 14 Marquise Gilbert JR |
| RCB | 4 D.J. James SR | 23 J.D. Rhym SO |
| STAR | 6 Keionte Scott JR | 5 Donovan Kaufman RS JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Hugh Freeze |
| OC/QBs | Philip Montgomery |
| DC | Ron Roberts |
| RBs | Cadillac Williams |
| TEs | Ben Aigamaua |
| LBs | Josh Aldridge |
| WRs | Marcus Davis |
| Secondary/Safeties | Zac Etheridge |
| DL | Jeremy Garrett |
| Secondary/CBs | Wesley McGriff |
| OL | Jake Thornton |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 26
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 26
- Returning Production (Offense): 72% (32)
- Returning Production (Defense): 73% (23)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (51%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 18 (2023), 21 (2022), 19 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 24.8 (11th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 29.5 (13th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 36% (12th SEC)
Projected Record: 7-5 (3-5), 6th SEC West
Mississippi State
Mississippi State is not going to win 8 or 9 games in 2023. Despite the senior-laden roster and the return of prolific QB Will Rogers, the Bulldogs are going to struggle to adjust to such a drastic offensive scheme change in year one. After the death of legendary Head Coach Mike Leach, MSU is transitioning from an air raid scheme to a hybrid/zone-run scheme. Kevin Barbay comes in from App State as OC, while the Bulldogs promoted Zach Arnett (DC under Leach) to HC.
While MSU will still throw the ball downfield with Rogers, I think the O-Line and receiving corps will struggle. I still have MSU as a top 35 team in the country (as they are every season), but I think the loss of Coach Leach will cause enough of a step back for the Bulldogs to finish 7th in the SEC West this season.
Team MVPs
QB Will Rogers
RB Woody Marks
DL Nathan Pickering
LB Nathaniel Watson
CB Decamerion Richardson
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 2 Will Rogers SR | 0 Mike Wright SR |
| RB | 7 Woody Marks SR | 22 Simeon Price RS SO |
| WR-X | 11 Jaden Walley SR | 8 Jordan Mosley RS SO |
| WR-Z | 18 Justin Robinson RS JR | 87 Zavion Thomas SO |
| WR-SL | 5 Lideatrick Griffin SR | 82 Rufus Harvey RS JR |
| TE | Geor’Quarius Spivey RS SR | Ryland Goede RS SR |
| LT | 66 Nick Jones RS SR | 75 Percy Lewis SR |
| LG | 69 Kwatrivous Johnson RS SR | 52 Grant Jackson RS JR |
| C | 57 Cole Smith RS SR | 72 Canon Boone RS SO |
| RG | 64 Steven Losoya III SR | 79 Jackson LaHue RS FR |
| RT | 58 Kameron Jones RS SR | 76 Albert Reese IV RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 9 De’Monte Russell RS SR | 6 Jordan Davis GR |
| NT | 22 Nathan Pickering SR | 35 Kalvin Dinkins RS FR |
| DT | 94 Jalen Crumedy GR | 91 Deonte Anderson RS SO |
| SLB | 26 J.P. Purvis RS SR | 37 John Lewis RS SO |
| MLB | 14 Nathaniel Watson RS SR | 40 Nic Mitchell RS SO |
| WLB | 44 Jett Johnson GR | 16 DeShawn Page RS SR |
| CB | 3 Decamerion Richardson SR | 21 Hunter Washington RS SO |
| FS | 1 Marcus Banks SR | Chris Keys RS JR |
| BS | 10 Corey Ellington JR | Ja’Kobi Albert FR |
| CB | 27 Esaias Furdge GR | 4 DeCarlos Nicholson SR |
| DOG | 12 Shawn Preston Jr. RS SR | 17 Jordan Morant RS JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Zach Arnett |
| OC/QBs | Kevin Barbay |
| DC/LBs | Matt Brock |
| RBs | Tony Hughes |
| WRs | Chad Bumphis |
| Safeties | Brett Dewhurst |
| OL | Will Friend |
| CBs | Darcel McBath |
| Special Teams | Eric Mele |
| TEs/Tackles/Run Game Coordinator | Mike Schmidt |
| DL | David Turner |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 29
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 18
- Returning Production (Offense): 78% (15)
- Returning Production (Defense): 54% (87)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 27 (2023), 26 (2022), 27 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 31.6 (8th SEC)
- Points Allowed: 24.2 (8th SEC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 39.2% (9th SEC)
Projected Record: 6-6 (2-6), 7th SEC West
