The conference's annual summer event has concluded, but talking season will continue for a just a little bit longer.

The event dates to 1985, meaning the Crimson Tide broke a four-decade streak. Alabama did have wide receiver Ryan Williams and Kadyn Proctor on the first-team offense, but no first-team defensive players for the first time in the event’s history.

The Oklahoma Sooners looked poised and confident at SEC media days. Here are 5 observations from the week in Atlanta

According to the rankings, the Tennessee Volunteers are projected to finish ninth in the SEC this season behind notable teams such as Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and others. The projection also suggests that the members of the media do not expect the Vols to return to this year's College Football Playoff.

Plenty of questions remain as coaches wonder what’s next for the College Football Playoff, NIL and the SEC schedule.

It's Texas, Georgia and everyone else entering the 2025 season, but a number of teams have realistic Playoff hopes.

Bale made an immediate impact in his first season as a Razorback, punting 41 times for 1,855 yards and averaging 45.2 yards per punt. He downed 11 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and had 11 punts of 50 yards or more. Bale’s season-long 66-yard punt came in a win over No. 4 Tennessee.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko spoke with the media on the final day of SEC media days. The Aggies leader discusses his confidence entering Year 2

Though there are no new schools, or even new coaches, entering the league in 2025, there's still plenty to look forward to. Few names will demand as much attention as Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who will travel with coach Steve Sarkisian to represent the Longhorns in Atlanta.