• 2023 college football conference outlook: SEC at a glance •

• 2023 SEC Football 2023 •  Tuscaloosa, AL The SEC is the undisputed champion of the college football world, with Georgia, the top Dawg, looking for its third consecutive national title. Heady stuff even for the best conference in the land. And with the rich getting richer next season, when the league welcomes Texas and Oklahoma to its ranks, we have one last year with the present 14-team, two-division format. Three key positions to fill: Alabama QB: If Nick Saban and his staff were confident in either Jalen Milroe or Ty Simpson, why did they bring in Tyler Buchner from Notre Dame after spring practice was over? LSU WR: For the Tigers' offense to take the next step, not only does Jayden Daniels need to improve as a down-field passer, he needs more playmakers to step up at receiver, whether it's Malik Nabers, Kyren Lacy or Brian Thomas Jr. Georgia QB: Carson Beck entered preseason camp as the front-runner to replace Stetson Bennett and was given the nod Saturday, but Brock Vandagriff and Gunner Stockton will be nipping at his heels. Three instant-impact freshmen: S Caleb Downs, Alabama: Spring practice was enough for the Alabama coaches to know Downs will be one of their four best defensive backs. RB Rueben Owens, Texas A&M: After rushing for more than 7,000 yards during his high school career, Owens was a late flip to Texas A&M after originally committing to Louisville. OLB Damon Wilson, Georgia: The Bulldogs were in need of outside linebackers, which was why beating Ohio State for Wilson in the early signing period was such a big deal for Georgia. On the hot seat:: Billy Napier, Florida: It's crazy to think Naper is (or should be) on the hot seat going into just his second year at Florida, but if the Gators are hovering around the .500 mark again after going 6-7 in his first season? Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M: Don't tell me about Fisher's buyout, which at last check is more than $70 million. I'm betting the Aggies, with rival Texas poised to join the conference next season, will cut that check if they stumble to another sub-.500 finish. Sleeper team: Texas A&M: The Jimbo Fisher-Bobby Petrino pairing will be the storyline everyone fixates on leading into the season, but the real story will be the Aggies, who are hardly lacking for talent, putting it all together. Tennessee: Why aren't more people talking about the Vols after they beat Alabama, LSU and had an all-around breakout season? Conference title game: By BamaBuc: Alabama 28, Georgia 24 For the 10th straight season, the SEC championship game will feature either Alabama or Georgia, this one being the third time in the last six years they've faced each other. By the Staff: Alabama 21, Georgia 20 Despite all the questions facing the Crimson Tide -- the quarterback, the offense under a new coordinator and the defense, which has slipped somewhat in recent years. • ROLLING WITH THE TIDE •