After weeks of clutter, a group at the top of the SEC football orbit is beginning to emerge.
Parts of it will feel familiar. After a 37-20 victory over Tennessee, Alabama again looks like one of the teams most likely to claim the conference title in Atlanta at the end of the season. Georgia, with a statement victory over Ole Miss, will have its say, too. Other contenders are less traditional. Texas A&M is the only remaining unbeaten team in the league. Vanderbilt, after physically dominating LSU — imagine saying that five years ago — is positioning itself to compete for postseason glory, also.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) celebrates Texas’ Red River Rivalry win with the Golden Hat after the Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns punter Jack Bouwmeester (19) celebrates winning the Red River Rivalry with the Golden Hat after Texas beat Oklahoma 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns place kicker Will Stone (15) celebrates with the Golden Hat after the Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) celebrates the Texas Longhorns’ Red River Rivalry win with the Golden Hat after the Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates Texas’ Red River Rivalry win with the Golden Hat after the Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates after winning the Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrate after winning the Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Jonah Williams (9) celebrates Texas’ Red River Rivalry win after the Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith (26) celebrates with the Golden Hat after the Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) celebrates with the Golden Hat after the Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates Texas’ Red River Rivalry win with the Golden Hat after the Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) embraces defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) as they celebrates Texas’ Red River Rivalry win after the Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball off to Texas Longhorns running back James Simon (31) in the third quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) catches a pass in the end zone to score the first touchdown of the game in the third quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbot hands Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) The Governor’s Cup Trophy after Texas beat Oklahoma 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) carries the ball for a first down in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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The Texas defense bring down Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (5) in the first quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) returns the ball off a punt for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass in the second quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (1) goes to tackle Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) in the second quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) taunts Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas fans cheer for their team in the first half of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) carries the ball out of trouble as Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) and defensive back Gentry Williams (9) chase in the second quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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The Oklahoma defense sack Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) in the first quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas fans cheer for their team in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas scores the extra point in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) catches a snap in the third quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) brings Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Keontez Lewis (9) down out of the air as he catches the ball in the first quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian gets off the bus ahead of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) arrives at the stadium for the Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas fan Bill Melot, from Austin, enjoys a turkey leg ahead of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas fans Heather and Garrison Ray, from Jarrell, enjoy a ride at the Texas State Fair ahead of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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A young Texas fan hoists a large prize while exploring the Texas State Fair ahead of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Fan Avery, 6, slides down the giant slide at the Texas State Fair ahead of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) runs the ball under pressure from Oklahoma defense in the second quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) carries the ball after making an interception for Texas in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) celebrates after making an interception for Texas in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Renee Richmond rides the log flume ride with Eve and Sarah Mills at the Texas State Fair ahead of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas fans David, Briana and Brian Morales, from Corpus Christi, play the ring toss at the Texas State Fair ahead of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) celebrates as the game draws to a close in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas mascot Bevo walks across the Cotton Bowl to his pen ahead of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Liona Lefau (18) wears a lei to celebrate winning the Red River Rivalry, beating Oklahoma 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Xavier Filsaime (17) argues with Oklahoma players during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (5) drops a pass in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) is sacked in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) runs the ball during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) intercepts a pass during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) talks to his team during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns defensive back Ryan Niblett (21) returns a kick during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (1) celebrates a sack during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) celebrates a sack during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (1) sacks Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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The Texas Longhorns take the field ahead of the Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners running back Tory Blaylock (6) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Hero Kanu (93) during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Hero Kanu (93) celebrates a tackle for a loss during the Red River Rivalry against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners running back Xavier Robinson (24) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) is pressured during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) is pressured by Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (1) during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) runs the ball during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) is sacked during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) runs the ball during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners place kicker Tate Sandell (29) kicks a field goal during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Oklahoma Sooners tight end Jaren Kanak (12) is tackled during the Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Texas Longhorns linebacker Lance Jackson (40) and Texas Longhorns linebacker Brad Spence (14) tackle Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) on 4th down at the end of the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday Oct. 11, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Some of the absences from the league’s upper tier are noteworthy, too. The Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 1 in the country ahead of the season, don’t look like the national championship favorites they were supposed to be. Meanwhile, preseason top-20 members Florida and South Carolina are both coping with lost seasons.
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian in the second half of the Texas Longhorns’ game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Aug. 30, 2025.
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Here’s a look at this week’s SEC power rankings:
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1. Alabama
The Crimson Tide just emerged from a stretch of four straight games against ranked opponents with four victories. Kalen DeBoer has a difference-making quarterback in Ty Simpson and a destructive defense that can change games, as Zabien Brown did with a 99-yard interception return that squashed the soul of Tennessee fans everywhere. Alabama doesn’t have the league’s best overall record, but it looks like the class of the SEC.
Last week: No. 2, beat Tennessee 37-20
This week: at South Carolina
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2. Texas A&M
Giving up 527 yards of total offense to what is now a 2-5 Arkansas team isn’t the kind of performance that makes you optimistic about the Aggies’ ability to sustain their unbeaten start. They’ve allowed 40 or more points both times they’ve left the comfort of Kyle Field this season, and they visit No. 20 LSU and No. 15 Missouri in their next two games.
Last week: No. 1, beat Arkansas 45-42
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MORE: Winless at LSU since 1994, Aggies looking to ‘crack through’ in Baton Rouge
3. Georgia
Kirby Smart beat Lane Kiffin at his own game last week. The Georgia offense registered points on eight of its nine offensive drives, with the only exception coming at the end of the game when the Bulldogs kneeled out the clock. QB Gunner Stockton is completing over 70% of his passes and has thrown just one interception from 200 attempts. He should be at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York come December.
Last week: No. 4, beat Ole Miss 43-35
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4. Vanderbilt
The Commodores held the ball for over 36 minutes, 31 seconds against a really good LSU defense, moving the Tigers around at the line of scrimmage with stunning ease. When they need an injection of magic, Diego Pavia can provide it. In case it wasn’t already clear, Vanderbilt is not a gimmick. The Commodores could be a CFP team.
Last week: No. 8, beat LSU 31-24
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This week: vs. Missouri
5. Ole Miss
Lane Kiffin is familiar with the sensation of agony in games against the SEC’s elite. It came for him again Saturday when the Rebels blew a nine-point lead entering the fourth quarter. Ole Miss still hasn’t beaten a ranked SEC team on the road under Kiffin. Depending on how Florida’s pursuit of Kiffin goes, time might be running out.
Last week: No. 3, lost to Georgia 43-35
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6. Tennessee
If you’re going to build your team around a high-octane offense, you have to finish drives. The Vols didn’t do that against Alabama, taking five trips to the red zone and leaving with just 14 points. The red-zone disaster included a 99-yard pick-six thrown by Joey Aguilar, too. That’s how you undo what was otherwise a good road showing. Tennessee outgained the Crimson Tide 410-373 in total yards.
Last week: No. 5, lost to Alabama 37-20
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MORE: Ryan Niblett saved the Texas football season. Could he get more involved on offense?
7. Oklahoma
John Mateer didn’t look great in his second game after thumb surgery, but the Sooners didn’t need him to. Oklahoma held South Carolina to 3.3 yards per play on the road and sacked QB LaNorris Sellers six times. Oklahoma’s offensive revitalization seems to have stalled, but Brent Venables’ defense could carry the Sooners forward anyway.
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Last week: No. 9, beat South Carolina 26-7
This week: vs. Ole Miss
8. Missouri
A pair of interceptions thrown by Beau Pribula put the Tigers in a difficult spot at Auburn last week, needing an Ahmad Hardy touchdown rush with five minutes left to force overtime. Auburn was the second team in as many weeks to make Hardy look human, holding him to 58 rushing yards on 24 attempts. Pribula hasn’t yet shown that he’s capable of making defenses pay for that approach.
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Last week: No. 10, beat Auburn 23-17
This week: at Vanderbilt
9. LSU
Things are about to get uncomfortable in a hurry for Brian Kelly, who hasn’t made the CFP since arriving in Baton Rouge ahead of the 2022 season. The Tigers are one loss away from likely CFP elimination with No. 3 Texas A&M, No. 4 Alabama and No. 13 Oklahoma still on the schedule. Good luck with that.
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Last week: No. 6, lost to Vanderbilt 31-24
This week: vs. Texas A&M
10. Texas
Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian spent his Monday being asked why he won’t give up his offensive playcalling duties and why he didn’t bench QB Arch Manning amidst another downturn. Texas, at this point, is a one-dimensional team that will only go as far as its defense will take it.
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Last week: No. 7, beat Kentucky 16-13
This week: at Mississippi State
MORE: Steve Sarkisian benched Quinn Ewers midgame. Why he hasn’t done the same with Arch Manning
11. Florida
Florida’s season is over, and so is Billy Napier’s tenure in Gainesville, Fla. The Gators fired their head coach following an uninspiring 23-21 win over Mississippi State. Now Florida fans can spend the rest of 2025 scouring message boards for coaching rumors rather than focusing on their middling product on the field.
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Last week: No. 12, beat Mississippi State 23-21
12. Mississippi State
Napier’s ousting marked the third time in five seasons that a program has fired its head coach immediately after beating the Bulldogs. Of all of the SEC’s bottom feeders, the Bulldogs look the most dangerous. Two of their three losses have come by one score.
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Last week: No. 11, lost to Florida 23-21
13. South Carolina
A new offensive line coach didn’t fix the problem for the Gamecocks, who gave up pressure on 44.4% of their passing reps. Even with a potential NFL QB in Sellers, South Carolina is scoring the fewest points per game in the conference at 20.1. Shane Beamer got testy with a reporter who asked him if he’d consider making a change at offensive coordinator. Gamecocks fans are getting testy with Beamer in turn.
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Last week: No. 13, lost to Oklahoma 26-7
14. Auburn
Things are getting so bad for Hugh Freeze on the Plains that the Auburn coach told reporters this week that he’d like to receive a public vote of confidence from his athletic director, John Cohen. At 14-18, Freeze holds a losing overall record in his third season coaching the Tigers. His predecessor, Bryan Harsin, did, too. Before that duo, Auburn hadn’t had a full-time coach with a losing record since 1950.
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Last week: No. 14, lost to Missouri, 23-17
15. Arkansas
Beware of the Razorbacks under Bobby Petrino. Since he took over as interim head coach, Arkansas has lost two games to ranked teams by a combined six points, putting up 31 at Tennessee and 42 against Texas A&M. The schedule gets a little easier with Auburn and Mississippi State coming to Fayetteville, Ark. in the next two weeks.
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Last week: No. 15, lost to Texas A&M 45-42
16. Kentucky
If outgaining Texas 395-179 wasn’t enough to get Kentucky its first SEC victory in over a calendar year, what will be? Maybe the Wildcats have a signal-caller who can help them find out. Redshirt freshman QB Cutter Boley looks like a real player. For Mark Stoops to stick around long enough to cash in on his potential, he’s going to need to win a few games.
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Last week: No. 16, lost to Texas 16-13
This week: vs. Tennessee
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