Ranking the best live mascots in the SEC

1. Mike the Tiger, LSU - As the only living tiger on a college campus, Mike the Tiger holds the top spot among the SEC's live mascots. The Bengal Tiger resides in a 15,000-square foot environment near Tiger Stadium, enjoying a diet of 20 pounds of meat per day and 140 pounds weekly. Mike has been a beloved mascot since 1956, representing Auburn's Tigers in one of the most unique traditions in college football.

2. Uga, Georgia - Ranked second, Uga is an English Bulldog that has been the official mascot for the University of Georgia since 1956. Uga is often found snoozing in his air-conditioned dog house on a cold bag of ice and has faced a biting incident with Auburn's mascot in the past. Despite this, Uga remains beloved by Georgia fans and is treated as well as any dog in the country.

3. War Eagle, Auburn - The Auburn Tigers' mascot, War Eagle, takes the third spot in the rankings. War Eagle flies onto the field during Auburn's games, adding a unique tradition to Auburn's football atmosphere. The mascot's popularity and cool traditions have helped Auburn, despite recent struggles on the field.

4. Bevo, Texas - Hailing from Texas, Bevo is a Texas Longhorn and has been representing the Texas Longhorns at football games since 1966. Known for his attacking behavior, notably attempting to gore Uga during the 2020 Sugar Bowl against Georgia, Bevo holds a long-standing tradition within the SEC.

5. Smokey, Tennessee - Representing Tennessee since 1953, Smokey is a Bluetick Coonhound who has served as the state's official mascot. While Smokey is a good dog, his appearance is described as wearing a "mighty ugly shade of orange." The Bluetick Coonhound became Tennessee's official dog breed in 2019.