Vanderbilt, Arkansas, is causing a major shakeup in the SEC power rankings

Last week’s rank: 16

Week 6: Bye week

The farewell couldn’t have come at a better time for Jeff Lebby and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. It’s been a difficult start to the season and they need a fresh start.

Last week’s rank: 14

Week 6: Lost to Georgia 31-13

The Auburn Tigers seemed to do a lot in the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs. The score was 7-3 in the final two minutes before halftime before Georgia scored a touchdown. From that point on it was just the Bulldogs as the Tigers couldn’t keep up.

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Last week’s rank: 15

Week 6: Beat UCF 24-13

That’s two straight wins for the Florida Gators, who defeated the UCF Knights on an efficient day against Graham Mertz.

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Last week’s rank: 10

Week 6: Lost to Ole Miss 27-3

South Carolina dominated Kentucky on the road. The Wildcats defeated Ole Miss at Oxford. So you might think the Gamecocks had a chance against the Rebels in week six. Well, South Carolina didn’t get the memo and was outclassed in every way.

Last week’s rank:6

Week 6: Lost to Texas A&M 41-10

Missouri had a week off to prepare for its biggest test of the season and completely failed against the Aggies in College Station. The Tigers have a relaxed schedule but leave no room for error going forward.

Last week’s rank: 12

Week 6: Beat Tennessee 19-14

After a tough loss the week before against Texas A&M, the Razorbacks bounced back with a win over the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers. Arkansas held the Vols to just 332 yards of total offense and outgained Josh Heupel’s team by 99 yards.

Last week’s rank: 13

Week 6: Beat Alabama 40-35

Diego Pavia will be a legend in Nashville long after his playing career is over. He led the Commodores with 308 total yards and two touchdowns as Vanderbilt defeated the No. 1 team in the AP poll for the first time in school history.

Last week’s rank: 11

Week 6: Defeat Missouri 41-10

That was a shout of joy. The Aggies harassed the Tigers from the opening kickoff and took a 24-0 lead into halftime, though they didn’t let off the gas. Mike Elko might be cooking something in College Station.

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Last week’s rank:9

Week 6: Bye week

After a big road win against Ole Miss, the Kentucky Wildcats were able to rest as they prepare to face the red-hot Vanderbilt Commodores.

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Last week’s rank:8

Week 6: Bye week

It was a good time for a bye week when college football was in chaos. The Sooners have a game scheduled against the No. 1 team in the country in the Red River Showdown.

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Last week’s rank:7

Week 6: Bye week

With a bye, the LSU Tigers prepare for a top-15 showdown with the Ole Miss Rebels in Baton Rouge this week.

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Last week’s rank:3

Week 6: Lost to Arkansas 19-14

The Tennessee Volunteers had a week to prepare for Arkansas and that was all they could think of. Josh Heupel has done a good job protecting Nico Iamaleava, but at the same time the conservative approach is doing them a disservice. You have to open it a little wider and let Nico spin it.

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Last week’s rank: 1

Week 5: Lost 40-35 to Vanderbilt

Just when you thought Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide were on the rise, they went to Nashville and fell to Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt Commodores. At halftime, the Crimson Tide trailed 23-14. Every time Alabama scored, Vandy answered and the Commodores were able to run out the clock with fantastic plays and execution in the final minutes.

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Last week’s rank: 5

Week 6: Beat South Carolina 27-3

This was a great response from the Ole Miss Rebels in their road win over South Carolina. The defense stepped up and held the Gamecocks to just 313 total yards of offense and 6 of 20 yards on third and fourth downs. Now the Rebels hit the road to take on the LSU Tigers.

Last week’s rank: 4

Week 5: Defeated Auburn 31-13

The Bulldogs responded to their disappointing loss to Alabama a week ago with a dominant performance against Auburn. It may have been a slow start, but the Dawgs picked it up late in the first half and ran away from the Tigers after halftime. Carson Beck went an efficient 23 of 29 for 240 yards and two touchdowns in the win.

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Last week’s rank:2

Week 5: Bye week

Despite having a bye this week, the Texas Longhorns will emerge victorious. After Alabama’s loss, the Longhorns are expected to be No. 1 in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 on Sunday. Just in time for the Red River Showdown.

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