When it comes to college football, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has proven to be a powerhouse that cannot be taken lightly. Established in 1932 by 13 members from the old Southern Conference, the SEC has come a long way over the years. With the additions of Texas and Oklahoma the list of SEC Football Champions and Heisman Trophy winners promises to be more dominating.
What sets the SEC apart from other football conferences is its track record of producing national champions, Heisman Trophy winners, high attendance and top-ranked TV ratings. If you’re curious about which SEC teams have won the most conference football championships, national titles, or Heisman Trophy winners, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading to find out more about this dynamic conference and its top achievers.
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SEC Football Champion Seasons | ||||
School | SEC Titles | Last SEC Football Title | Claimed National Titles | Last Claimed National Title |
Alabama | 30 | 2023 | 18 | 2020 |
Arkansas | 0 | N/A | 1 | 1964 |
Auburn | 8 | 2013 | 2 | 2010 |
Florida | 8 | 2008 | 3 | 2008 |
Georgia | 14 | 2022 | 4 | 2022 |
Kentucky | 2 | 1976 | 1 | 1950 |
LSU | 12 | 2019 | 4 | 2019 |
Mississippi State | 1 | 1941 | 0 | N/A |
Missouri | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
Ole Miss | 6 | 1963 | 3 | 1962 |
South Carolina | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
Tennessee | 16 | 1998 | 6 | 1998 |
Texas A&M | 0 | N/A | 3 | 1939 |
Vanderbilt | 0 | N/A | 0 | N/A |
Source: SECSportsGo.com
SEC Conference Heisman Trophy Winners | ||
School | Heisman Trophies | Heisman Winners |
Alabama | 4 | Mark Ingram 2009, Derrick Henry 2015 DeVonta Smith 2020 Bryce Young 2021 |
Auburn | 3 | Pat Sullivan 1971, Bo Jackson 1985 Cam Newton 2010 |
Florida | 3 | Steve Spurrier 1966 Danny Wuerffel 1996 Tim Tebow 2007 |
Georgia | 2 | Frank Sinkwich, 1942 Herschel Walker 1982 |
LSU | 3 | Billy Cannon 1959 Joe Burrow 2019 Jayden Daniels 2023 |
South Carolina | 1 | *George Rogers 1980 |
Texas A&M | 2 | *John David Crow 1957 Johnny Manziel 2012 |
*George Rogers won the Heisman Trophy while South Carolina was a football independent. * John David Crow won the Heisman Trophy while Texas A&M was a member of the Southwest Conference |
Former SEC Players Who Became Super Bowl MVP’s These former Football stars delivered “Super” results in the NFL | ||
School | Super Bowl MVP’s | Players |
Alabama | 3 | Bart Starr (2) Packers, Super Bowl I & II Joe Namath Jets, Super Bowl III |
Florida | 1 | Emmitt Smith Cowboys, Super Bowl XXVIII |
Georgia | 3 | Jake Scott, Dolphins Super Bowl VII Terrell Davis Broncos, Super Bowl XXXII, Hinds Ward Steelers, Super Bowl XL |
Ole Miss | 2 | Eli Manning Giants, Super Bowl XLII & XLVI |
Tennessee | 1 | Peyton Manning Colts, Super Bowl XLI |
Former SEC Stars that Became NFL Rookie’s of the Year The following SEC Schools have produced the top NFL Rookies. The awards were presented for the first time in 1967. Two awards are given each year to the top offensive and defensive star | ||
School | NFL Rookies of the Year | Players |
Alabama | Def (2) Off (1) | Derrick Thomas LB (1989-Kansas City) |
Auburn | Off (2) | Carnell “Cadillac” Williams RB (2005-Tampa Bay) |
Florida | Off (1), Def (1) | Emmit Smith RB (1990-Dallas) |
Georgia | Def (1) Off (1) | Kendrell Bell, LB (2001-Pittsburgh) |
LSU | Def (1) Off (1) | A.J. Duhe DE (1977-Miami), |
MissouriMississippi State | Def (1)
Off (1) | Sheldon Richardson, LB (2013-NY Jets)Dak Prescott, QB (2016-Dallas) |
Ole Miss | Def (2) | Tim Bowens, DT (1994-Miami) |
Tennessee | Off (2), Def (2) | Dale Carter CB (1992-Kansas City) |
Note: | South Carolina’s George Rogers was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1981 prior to the Gamecocks joining the SEC. |
SEC Football History and Facts |
The SEC was established in December of 1932 when 13 schools formed the original conference affiliation. 10 of the original 13 SEC schools remain. |
The three original Southeastern Conference universities that dropped out of the league include Sewanee (1940), Georgia Tech (1964), and Tulane (1966) |
SEC Conference expansion took place in 1991 when South Carolina and Arkansas joined the conference ranks. The two additions expanded the SEC to 12 teams. |
The SEC was the first league to hold a conference championship game when the champions of the SEC Eastern and Western divisions squared off in the 1992 championship contest. |
The current 14 SEC schools are from an 11 state area. The states of Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee host two SEC universities. |
The league extended invitations to Texas A&M University and the University of Missouri to join the conference as all-sport members. The two schools joined the Southeastern Conference for the 2012/2013 season. |