Texas, SEC top preseason AP All-America team
Texas leads all teams with four players named to the preseason Associated Press All-America team announced Tuesday, and the SEC has 14 of the 27 first-team selections.
The college football preseason is officially underway, and the AP All-America team is always a great indicator of which teams and conferences are expected to dominate the upcoming season. With four players named to the preseason team, Texas is clearly a program to watch, as they look to make a deep run in the Big 12 and potentially compete for a national championship.
The SEC's presence on the team is no surprise, given the conference's consistent dominance in recent years. With 14 players named to the first team, it's clear that the SEC is once again loaded with top talent. This bodes well for the conference's chances of producing a national champion, as well as sending multiple teams to the College Football Playoff.
As the season gets underway, all eyes will be on Texas and the rest of the SEC to see if they can live up to these preseason expectations. Key matchups to watch include Texas's conference opener against Oklahoma, as well as SEC showdowns like Alabama vs. Georgia and LSU vs. Texas A&M. Will these preseason All-Americans be able to make the transition to on-field success, or will other teams emerge as contenders? Stay tuned to find out.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.