With five ranked teams and three consecutive national championships, it's easy to say the SEC is a clear cut number one.

Although they always seem to get a little extra love from the pollsters, it's important to keep the term "ranked" in proper perspective when it comes to the SEC. 

Can you believe that last year Vanderbilt, Auburn, Tennessee, and LSU all spent significant time in the top 25? Some even in the top ten?

While the SEC is king of the mountain for now, who is number two?

Big 12

The smart money would be on the Big 12. Largely considered the second best, if not the best, for most of last year.

Up until they were completely exposed and gutted in the bowls....

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