The SEC Championship Game stands to acquire some new flavor in 2024.

Three times in the past six years, the December clash in Atlanta featured Alabama vs. Georgia. And if Nick Saban had returned as coach in 2024, that theme may well have repeated.

But now, after Saban's retirement and the transfer of several prominent players? Eight or nine wins suddenly looks more realistic for Alabama in Kalen DeBoer's debut season than a return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and another date with Kirby Smart.

On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams highlight the teams best positioned to threaten Georgia for the SEC's top spot in 2024. Hint: The conversation doesn't begin with the Crimson Tide.

They also look toward the bottom of the conference, where Vanderbilt is camped out and showing no signs of vacating the basement. But, can a handful of woebegone SEC teams challenge the Commodores for the cellar?

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