QB Ranks: Top passing performances from Week 2
No one expected the pandemonium that ultimately took place in week two of the College Football season.
Three teams from the Sun Belt Conference traveled to major programs and left with an upset win. One of those happened right here in the SEC.
The No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies, who entered the season with high expectations following an upset win over Alabama last season and reeling in an impressive signing class, fell to Appalachian State 17-14 at Kyle Field.
The Mountaineers did a great job of limiting Aggies quarterback Haynes King, as he was held to just 97 yards passing.
Another shocker happened in Austin, as the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide squeaked by Texas, 20-19, in a game that many believed would end in a blowout. Penalties and failed execution led to the close game, as well as quarterback Bryce Young not being as efficient as he is known to be.
The biggest surprise of the weekend happened at the Swamp, as Kentucky stole a win from Florida after the Gators upset No. 7 Utah the week prior. The hero of the Utah win was quarterback Anthony Richardson, who led the Gators offense to key scores. In week two’s game against Kentucky, he threw two interceptions while failing to throw a touchdown.
Several SEC quarterbacks improved their games last week, while others hope to never repeat their week two performances ever again. Here is a look at how efficient each SEC quarterback was during their Week 2 contest.
14. Anthony Richardson, Florida
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Result: L, 26-16 to Kentucky
Stats: 14-of-35, 143 yards, 2 INT
Week Two passer rating: 62.89
13. Brady Cook, Missouri
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Result: L, 40-12 to Kansas State
Stats: 15-of-27, 128 yards, 2 INT
Week Two passer rating: 80.56
12. Haynes King, Texas A&M
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Result: L, 17-14 to Appalachian State
Stats: 13-of-20, 97 yards
Week Two passer rating: 105.74
11. Bryce Young, Alabama
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Result: W, 20-19 at Texas
Stats: 27-of-39, 213 yards, TD
Week Two passer rating: 123.57
10. T.J. Finley, Auburn
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Result: W, 24-16 vs. San Jose State
Stats: 13-of-20, 167 yards, INT
Week Two passer rating: 125.14
9. Will Levis, Kentucky
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Result: W, 26-16 at Florida
Stats: 13-of-24, 202 yards, TD, INT
Week Two passer rating: 130.28
8. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
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Result: W, 34-27 at Pittsburgh
Stats: 27-of-42, 325 yards, 2 TD
Week Two passer rating: 145.00
7. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
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Result: L, 44-30 to Arkansas
Stats: 24-39, 376 yards, TD, INT
Week Two passer rating: 145.86
6. Stetson Bennett, Georgia
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Result: W, 33-0 vs. Samford
Stats: 24-of-34, 300 yards, TD
Week Two passer rating: 154.41
5. Will Rogers, Mississippi State
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Result: W, 39-17 at Arizona
Stats: 39-of-49, 313 yards, 4 TD, INT
Week Two passer rating: 156.11
4. K.J. Jefferson, Arkansas
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Result: W, 44-30 vs. South Carolina
Stats: 18-of-21, 162 yards, TD
Week Two passer rating: 166.23
3. Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
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Result: W, 59-3 vs. Central Arkansas
Stats: 10-of-15, 182 yards, 2 TD
Week Two passer rating: 212.59
2. A.J. Swann, Vanderbilt
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Result: L, 45-25 to Wake Forest
Stats: 8-of-11, 146 yards, 2 TD
Week Two passer rating: 244.22
1. Jayden Daniels, LSU
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Result: W, 65-17 win over Southern
Stats: 10-of-11, 137 yards, 3 TD
Week Two passer rating: 285.52
