The SEC would have you believe that its depth of talent, unparalleled in all of the world outside of, perhaps, the all-you-can-eat menu at Olive Garden, makes it nearly impossible for any team to run the gamut of a full season unscathed, but for most of its recent history, this has been more bluster than reality. For all the hype, the powers of the league -- Georgia and Alabama , primarily -- have slugged their way to championships with the occasional scare coming only when they had grown bored with their own dominance and decided to toy with their prey.

But the 2025 season really does appear different. Nearly half the league's games have been decided by a touchdown or less. The balance of power seems to sway like an LSU fan after a 12-hour tailgate, as teams' fortunes rise and wane

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