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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 Texas A&M Aggies made some changes during the season that have had major results. After starting the season 3-3, a new quarterback and running back combination led the Aggies to six straight wins and a number 17 ranking. They earned a spot in the Cotton Bowl against the 11th ranked LSU Tigers (10-2). The Tigers are a one point favorite in the college football odds.

The Texas A&M Aggies started the year with quarterback Jerrod Johnson and running back Christine Michael. Halfway through the year though, Johnson was replaced by Ryan Tannehill because of his lack of productivity. Cyrus Gray replaced Michael after he broke his leg and the team has been perfect since.

The BCS picture should become a lot clearer after this weekend, with so many crucial games to be played. One of those games is the matchup between the 5th ranked LSU Tigers and the 12th ranked Arkansas Razorbacks. Both teams are coming off dramatic victories over teams from the state of Mississippi, and a win in this contest would almost certainly solidify a BCS bowl game appearance. The Tigers’ are a 3.5 point underdog on the road in the NCAA football odds.

SEC unbeatens collide as the 4th ranked Auburn Tigers host the 6th ranked LSU Tigers. With perennial powerhouses Alabama and Florida having suffered at least one loss, the winner of the game will be the only perfect team in the conference. LSU has had some “lucky” wins this year, and they struggled offensively when defeating McNeese State last week.

Auburn had no trouble with their offense, putting up 65 points in a victory over Arkansas in the highest scoring regulation game in SEC history. Auburn is a six point favorite 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.

2009 Total Offense Rank (yards per game): 112
2009 Total Defense Rank (yards per game): 26

In the Chinese calendar, 2010 is the year of the tiger. Will that be a positive omen for LSU? After just missing double digit wins last year, the LSU Tigers look to use its strong recruiting class to vault itself back into national championship contention.