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There were big winners and big losers among SEC quarterbacks in Week 5. We had our first true benching, which means our first new quarterback has joined the rankings as we near the halfway point of the 2026 regular season. <\/p>\n
Wait\u2026 already?<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s rank every SEC quarterback, 1-16. Check out previous rankings below!<\/p>\n
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Week 2<\/a> | Week 3<\/a> | Week 4<\/a> | Week 5<\/a> |<\/p>\n 16. KJ Jackson, Arkansas<\/p>\n KJ Jackson doesn\u2019t like playing football on the road. Following his woeful 14-for-34 outing at Utah in Week 2, Jackson struggled mightily against Texas A&M<\/a> in a 34-7 loss at Kyle Field, completing 13 of his 25 passing attempts for 111 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.<\/p>\n It\u2019s clear the game is moving far too fast for Jackson entering Week 6 against a stout Tennessee defense. This could get ugly. <\/p>\n Last Week: 15 (-1)<\/p>\n 15. Marcel Reed, Texas A&M<\/p>\n Marcel Reed completed 13 of his 19 passing attempts for 170 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions to help secure Saturday\u2019s 34-7 win over Arkansas<\/a>, which has far and away been the worst team in the SEC through 5 weeks. In addition, he rushed for 66 yards and 1 touchdown.<\/p>\n Saturday was without a doubt Reed\u2019s best game of the year thus far. This is not meant as a compliment. <\/p>\n Last Week: 16 (+1)<\/p>\n 14. John Mateer, Oklahoma<\/p>\n Last year\u2019s Red River matchup against Texas<\/a> defined John Mateer\u2019s season. The Washington State transfer posted his first truly terrible game as a Sooner, throwing 3 interceptions to seal a second-straight loss to Texas, 23-6.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s iteration of Texas will be an even tougher test for Mateer and the Sooners. Colin Simmons and the Longhorns\u2019 defensive line is violent and among the best units in America. The outlook doesn\u2019t feel great for Mateer, but it\u2019s a massive opportunity to prove some folks wrong.<\/p>\n Show us something. Anything. With emphasis and above all else, find a way to stop committing backbreaking turnovers. <\/p>\n Last Week: 14 (-)<\/p>\n 13. Byrum Brown, Auburn<\/p>\n It\u2019s the same ol\u2019 stuff with Byrum Brown and the Auburn Tigers<\/a>. Against the best defense they\u2019ve faced yet, Brown was largely ineffective as a passer and once again failed to protect the football, accounting for 3 turnovers in a 24-14 Tigers loss.<\/p>\n I probably sound like a broken record when talking about the Auburn quarterback. Brown is simply not a pocket passer. The USF transfer lacks the decision making and precision to be a pocket passer in the SEC, and it doesn\u2019t help that his offensive line is among the worst in the conference. <\/p>\n The scant success Auburn was able to find Saturday stemmed from Brown\u2019s ability to run the football. He had his best game of the year in this regard, taking 19 carries for 107 yards and 1 touchdown. <\/p>\n Byrum Brown breaking tackles to get the tuddy \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/ipLAaDF2lX<\/a><\/p>\n — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n