SEC Media poll picks Texas Football to win conference
Participants at SEC media days voted the Longhorns to win the SEC in their second year in the league, which coincides with the first year for Arch Manning as the starting quarterback.
It's not a surprise the two opponents in last year's SEC Conference Title game are picked as the top two teams in the conference again. Last year, Texas had the best regular season record, but where beaten by UGA in the title game in Atlanta.
The prediction isn't exactly a good omen for Texas. Only 10 times since 1992 has the predicted champion at SEC Media Days gone on to win the SEC Championship Game.
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