The SEC saved some of its best drama for the final week of the regular season, and after a weekend full of rivalry clashes and playoff implications, there’s a new team sitting atop the conference power rankings. Georgia has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the latest 247Sports SEC poll, setting the stage for a heavyweight title bout in Atlanta.
Here’s how the Week 15 rankings shake out:
- Georgia (10 first-place votes)
- Ole Miss
- Texas A&M
- Alabama (1 first-place vote)
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Vanderbilt
- Missouri
- Tennessee
- LSU
- Auburn
- Florida
- Kentucky
- Mississippi State
- South Carolina
- Arkansas
Georgia Rises to the Top
The Bulldogs didn’t need style points to make a statement. A 16-9 win over in-state rival Georgia Tech wasn’t flashy, but it was enough to leapfrog them to No. 1 in the poll.
With 10 first-place votes backing them, Georgia heads into Saturday’s SEC Championship Game against Alabama with momentum and a target on their back. This will mark the fifth time these two SEC powerhouses have met with the conference crown on the line.
Florida Makes a Move
No team climbed higher this week than Florida. The Gators jumped three spots after a convincing 40-21 win over Florida State.
It was a much-needed bounce-back performance and a reminder of the offensive firepower Florida still has when it’s clicking. While the season hasn’t gone as planned, this kind of late-season surge can change the narrative heading into bowl season-and maybe even the offseason.
Auburn was the only other team to make a multi-spot climb, while Ole Miss, Texas, and Missouri each nudged up one position in the rankings.
Tough Week for Texas A&M, Kentucky, and Mississippi State
Not everyone was trending upward. Texas A&M dropped after falling to Texas 27-17 in a high-stakes Lone Star showdown.
Kentucky’s tumble was even steeper after a 41-0 shutout loss to Louisville-an ugly finish to a rollercoaster season in Lexington. Mississippi State also slid in the rankings following a 38-19 loss to Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl.
These late-season losses didn’t just sting on the scoreboard; they reshaped the perception of each team’s trajectory and left some big questions heading into the postseason.
One Game Left, Everything on the Line
Now, all eyes turn to Atlanta. Georgia vs.
Alabama. Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
It’s the only SEC game left on the calendar, and it’s a big one.
This isn’t just a conference title game-it’s a potential College Football Playoff decider. Georgia has the edge in the rankings, but Alabama’s lone first-place vote shows there’s still belief in the Crimson Tide’s ability to rise in big moments. With both teams loaded with talent and coaching pedigree, expect a physical, high-stakes chess match between two of college football’s elite.
The SEC has delivered fireworks all season, and this final act might be the most explosive yet.