Week 6 SEC Football Power Rankings: A Shakeup At the Top

The Rankings

1. Ole Miss Rebels (5-0, 3-0 SEC) Ole Miss vaults to the top spot. They are the only 3-0 team in conference play, and their gritty 24-19 win over LSU proves they are the team to beat right now. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss continues to lead an efficient, confident offense. Next Week: Bye
2. Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1, 1-0 SEC) Kalen DeBoer’s legacy will be defined by wins like the 24-21 road triumph over Georgia. Despite an early non-conference stumble at FSU, beating the Bulldogs in Athens puts the Tide right back in the national conversation and at the top of the SEC West division. Next Week: vs. Vanderbilt
3. Texas A&M Aggies (4-0, 1-0 SEC) The Aggies are the quietest undefeated team in the country. Their defense suffocated Auburn in a 16-10 victory. They are winning ugly, but they are winning, and they are built to compete in the trenches. Next Week: vs. Mississippi State
4. Georgia Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1 SEC) The Bulldogs fall hard after losing 24-21 at home to Alabama. A loss is a loss, but it’s not a season-ender. Their path to the playoff is still clear: win out, and they are in. Next Week: vs. Kentucky
5. LSU Tigers (4-1, 1-1 SEC) LSU takes a major hit after losing 24-19 to Ole Miss. Their offense struggled to find consistency and they must fix their defensive issues quickly if they want to remain in the SEC title hunt. Next Week: Bye
6. Oklahoma Sooners (4-0, 1-0 SEC) Oklahoma had a bye week after a solid start. They drop slightly due to the massive resume wins by Alabama and Ole Miss, but they remain a dangerous, undefeated force ready to dive deeper into conference play. Next Week: vs. Kent State
7. Vanderbilt Commodores (5-0, 1-0 SEC) Five and oh! Vandy continues its historic start with a dominant 55-35 win over Utah State. Their strength of schedule still raises questions, but the fact they are scoring points and winning consistently cannot be ignored. Next Week: at Alabama
8. Tennessee Volunteers (4-1, 1-1 SEC) The Vols needed overtime to defeat a hungry Mississippi State team, winning 41-34. Surviving a close one is better than losing, but their defense allowing 200+ rushing to two straight SEC opponents is not a good sign. Next Week: Bye
9. Texas Longhorns (3-1, 0-0 SEC) Texas had a bye week before their SEC debut. The Longhorns are well-rested and prepared for a crucial stretch that will determine if they can compete for a CFP berth. Next Week: at Florida
10. Missouri Tigers (5-0, 1-0 SEC) Missouri is 5-0 but they haven’t really played anyone. They handled UMass 42-6, but the schedule gets tougher after the bye. Next Week: Bye
11. Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-1, 0-1 SEC) Taking Tennessee to overtime shows a resilience and talent level that belies their 0-1 conference record. They will a tough out all season. Next Week: at Texas A&M
12. South Carolina Gamecocks (3-2, 1-2 SEC) The Gamecocks got a much-needed conference win, handily beating lifeless Kentucky 35-13. Their 1-2 conference record is tough, but this win provides a foundation to build on. Next Week: Bye
13. Auburn Tigers (3-2, 0-2 SEC) Auburn falls to 0-2 in conference play after the 16-10 loss to A&M. The defense kept them in the game, but the offense simply couldn’t get enough going to win. They need to figure things out during their bye week. Next Week: Bye
14. Kentucky Wildcats (2-2, 0-2 SEC) The Wildcats struggled on the road against South Carolina, losing 35-13. Going 0-2 in conference play is a deep hole to climb out of in the brutal SEC and now they have to go to Athens to face an angry Georgia team. Next Week: at Georgia
15. Arkansas Razorbacks (2-3, 0-1 SEC) The Razorbacks were absolutely dismantled by Notre Dame, losing 56-13 . The blowout loss cost coach Sam Pittman his job Sunday. Next Week: Bye
16. Florida Gators (1-3, 0-1 SEC) Florida had a bye week, but still owns the worst record in the conference. The upcoming game against Texas is critical to saving coach Billy Napier’s job. Next Week: vs. Texas