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Conference Overview: With its talent and depth, the Southeastern Conference could be the most dominate conference in college football. Four teams (Florida, Georgia, Auburn and LSU) are predicted to be in the running for a national championship and Alabama, Tennessee and Arkansas should also be in position to play for a BCF berth.

Contenders: Florida Gators: The Gators will have a hard time defending their national championship with 10 new defensive starters and an often criticized new starting QB, Tim Tebow. LSU Tigers: Although the team will miss OB JaMarcus Russell, the Tigers have a veteran defensive staff that is one of the toughest in the nation. Georgia: With streaky QB Mathew Stafford taking the helm for the Bulldogs, coach Mark Richt will use his powerful backfield to gain an advantage over opposing defenses. WR Mohamed Massaquoi should also have a breakout season.

Other Teams to Watch For: Auburn Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Tennessee Volunteers, Arkansas Razorbacks and South Carolina Gamecocks

Pretenders: Vanderbilt Commodores: If the Commodores didn't have to play in the toughest conference in the nation, this team could possibly win nine games.

Other Teams: Mississippi State Bulldogs, Ole Miss Rebels and Kentucky Wildcats. - amir shaw

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