Manziel.JPG

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel runs for a touchdown past Auburn defensive back Demetruce McNeal during the first half Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

So much for the SEC being known for its defense and running games.

released its power rankings for quarterback strength by conference and the SEC ranks No. 1.

Per the report:

"With three potential All-American signal-callers returning for 2013, the SEC gets the nod as the top quarterback conference. Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel may have trouble repeating last year's numbers, but the sophomore is still in line for another monster season. Alabama's AJ McCarron isn't going to match Manziel's passing totals, but the senior has won back-to-back national titles and tossed just three picks on 314 attempts last year. Georgia's Aaron Murray ranked second nationally in pass efficiency in 2012 and passed for a career-best 36 scores."

The report suggests there is a dip in talent after the first three SEC quarterbacks, but South Carolina's

, Mississippi State's

and Ole Miss'

"are all coming off solid seasons."

So how do the other conferences stack up?

The Pac-12 comes in at No. 2 with its top QB being Oregon's Marcus Mariota. The Mountain West ranks third on the list with quarterback Derek Carr of Fresno State leading the way.

The next three conferences fall into place as follows:

No. 4 ACC

No. 5 Big Ten

No. 6 Big 12

For the remainder of the conference breakdown, and for the full report,

.