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The SEC has dominated the college football landscape in recent memory, winning the last five national championships in a row. The early college football odds for the 2011 title feature several teams from the conference with a good chance to win it all.

The most likely team to win the championship from the SEC, and second most likely in the nation, is the Alabama Crimson Tide at +750. Even though they lost their top quarterback, wide receiver and running back, there is still a lot of talent on the squad. 22 of their players this year were first time starters, and four of their offensive linemen will be returning along with sensational tailback Trent Richardson.

The top two teams in the SEC’s eastern conference meet up this weekend, battling for a spot in the conference title game. The 22nd ranked Florida Gators host the 23rd ranked South Carolina Gamecocks for the right to play in the championship game in Atlanta. The Gamecocks are coming off a 41-20 loss at home to Arkansas, while the Gators have won two in a row after dropping three straight. South Carolina is a 6.5 point underdog in the college football odds.

SEC powers collide this weekend in “The Swamp” as the 14th ranked Florida Gators host the 12th ranked LSU Tigers. The Tigers (5-0) are coming off a wild and bizarre finish in their victory over Tennessee, 16-14. Florida is trying to rebound after getting demolished by top ranked Alabama, 31-6. The Gators are a 6.5 point favorite in the college football odds.

The LSU Tigers have had a very difficult time moving the ball on offense. The best player by far has been running back Stevan Ridley who has 557 yards and four touchdowns. The rushing attack ranks 32nd in the nation, much better than the 112th ranked passing game.

Two of the best teams in the country square off this week as the 7th ranked Florida Gators travel to Tuscaloosa to take on the top ranked and defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide. Both teams are a perfect 4-0 this year, and coming off victories of previously unbeaten teams. Florida had their best offensive day this season in beating Kentucky, 48-14. The Tide came out on top in a hard fought game against previous Arkansas, 24-20. The college football odds have Alabama as a 9.5 point favorite.

2009 Total Offense Rank (yards per game): 6
2009 Total Defense Rank (yards per game): 4

The Florida Gators, led by head coach Urban Meyer, had another superb season in 2009. The Gators went 13-1 last year, had an impressive Sugar Bowl win and ended the season as the third ranked team in the nation.