Week 2 turned the SEC power picture into something much less stable, and the biggest movers near the top made sure of it. Georgia still sits alone at No. 1, but Texas is closing fast after its 21-point comeback knocked off No. 1 Ohio State and sent a loud message into the league race.
The Bulldogs remain in front after another convincing win over a non-conference opponent, while LSU slid only one spot after taking care of business against Louisiana Tech. Alabama also stayed firmly in the upper tier, even if its conference opener against Kentucky didn’t start cleanly. The Crimson Tide shook off that sluggish opening and ripped away from the Wildcats in the second half for a 45-17 win.
The most noticeable drop came for Texas A&M, which falls to No. 7 despite a 48-20 win over Arizona State. Ole Miss and Mississippi State both kept pushing upward and forced the Aggies down a notch, with both Mississippi programs continuing to look sharp.
Here’s how the SEC stacks up entering Week 3, with conference play rolling on Saturday, Sept. 19:
- Georgia Bulldogs (2-0)
- Texas Longhorns (2-0)
- LSU Tigers (2-0)
- Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0)
- Ole Miss Rebels (2-0)
- Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-0)
Week 2 result: W, 38-13 at Minnesota
7.
Texas A&M Aggies (2-0)
8.
Tennessee Volunteers (2-0)
Week 2 result: W, 45-24 at Georgia Tech
- Florida Gators (2-0)
Week 2 result: W, 52-3 vs. Campbell
- South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0)
Week 2 result: W, 45-9 vs. Towson
- Oklahoma Sooners (1-1)
- Missouri Tigers (2-0)
Week 2 result: W, 38-21 at Kansas
13.
Auburn Tigers (2-0)
Week 2 result: W, 43-8 vs.
Southern Miss
14.
Kentucky Wildcats (1-1)
Week 2 result: L, 45-17 vs.
No. 12 Alabama
- Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0)
Week 2 result: W, 35-26 vs. Delaware
- Arkansas Razorbacks (1-1)
Week 2 result: L, 43-10 at No. 20 Utah
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