The event dates to 1985, meaning the Crimson Tide broke a four-decade streak. Alabama did have wide receiver Ryan Williams and Kadyn Proctor on the first-team offense, but no first-team defensive players for the first time in the event’s history.

The Oklahoma Sooners looked poised and confident at SEC media days. Here are 5 observations from the week in Atlanta

Though there are no new schools, or even new coaches, entering the league in 2025, there's still plenty to look forward to. Few names will demand as much attention as Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who will travel with coach Steve Sarkisian to represent the Longhorns in Atlanta.

Georgia and Texas led all teams by placing 13 players on the preseason All-SEC teams voted on this week at SEC Media Days in Atlanta. The Bulldogs placed 10 players on the first team, one on the second team and two on the third team. The Longhorns had four players on the first team, two on the second team and five on the third team.

Plenty of questions remain as coaches wonder what’s next for the College Football Playoff, NIL and the SEC schedule.

SEC football media days continue on July 15, with Georgia, Texas, Tennessee and Auburn making appearances. Follow along here for live updates

Coaches shouted about parity from their podiums all week long at SEC football media days in Atlanta, calling their conference not only the best but the deepest in the country. The release of Friday’s preseason media poll for the 2025 season reflected that, as more than half of the 16 teams received at least one vote to win the conference.

It's Texas, Georgia and everyone else entering the 2025 season, but a number of teams have realistic Playoff hopes.

Oregon has reloaded for another run at a Big Ten title, while James Franklin enters the year with the most talented team he's had. Michael Cohen highlights the top storylines heading into Big Ten Media Days.

From Bryce Underwood's debut at Michigan to UCLA's splash addition of former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava, there should be plenty of intriguing storylines from Day 3 of Big Ten Media Days.

Beat Everyone is on the scene at SEC Media Days with Nick Kelly. Nick sat down with Josh Pate, Damien Harris, Chris Low and Rich Clark, the executive director of the College Football Playoff, for frank discussions.