What’s the best annual sign that the upcoming college football season is just around the corner? The release of Athlon Sports’ college football preview magazines hitting the shelves. Well, that time is officially here as the 2018 edition is out for purchase, as well as SEC-centric editions of the magazine that delve further into each league team.

If you were unaware, Athlon’s annual magazine is currently the most accurate predictor of college football results from a national publication, which gives their picks even more value upon release.

You can purchase your own magazine at bookstores and magazine stands now as well as purchase them directly from Athlon Sports here.

Here’s how Athlon Sports predicts the SEC to shakeout during the 2018 college football season, which could once again feature two Playoff teams.

SEC East Predictions

  • #1 Georgia Bulldogs, 12-1 overall, 8-0 in SEC
  • #2 Florida Gators, 8-4 overall, 5-3 in SEC
  • #3 South Carolina, 7-5 overall, 4-4 in SEC
  • #4 Missouri Tigers, 7-5 overall, 3-5 in SEC
  • #5 Kentucky Wildcats, 6-6 overall, 3-5 in SEC
  • #6 Tennessee Volunteers, 5-7 overall, 2-6 in SEC
  • #7 Vanderbilt Commodores, 4-4 overall, 1-7 in SEC

SEC West Predictions

  • #1 Alabama Crimson Tide, 13-0 overall, 8-0 in SEC
  • #2 Auburn Tigers, 10-2 overall, 6-2 in SEC
  • #3 Mississippi State Bulldogs, 9-3 overall, 5-3 in SEC
  • #4 Texas A&M Aggies, 8-4 overall, 5-3 in SEC
  • #5 LSU Tigers, 7-6 overall, 4-4 in SEC
  • #6 Ole Miss Rebels, 5-7 overall, 1-7 in SEC
  • #7 Arkansas Razorbacks, 5-7 overall, 1-7 in SEC

College Football Playoff Predictions

National Semifinal Orange Bowl 

  • Clemson over Georgia

National Semifinal Cotton Bowl

  • Alabama over Ohio State

National Championship Game

  • Alabama over Clemson