SEC football power rankings after Week 6
Woah, what a weekend of college football.
It was just as good in the SEC as it was everywhere else.
We had two thrillers:
Texas A&M knocked off Alabama, ending Alabama’s 19 game winning streak.
Arkansas went for a two point conversion to beat Ole Miss after scoring on the last play of the game. The Razorbacks came up short and the Rebels won 52-51.
Aside from that, it was business as usual in the SEC. Georgia won big over a top-20 Auburn team, Florida destroyed Vandy, Kentucky looked really solid against LSU.
Here are our SEC power rankings after Week 6.
14. Vanderbilt (2-4, 0-2)
Sep 25, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores punter Harrison Smith (95) punts the ball out of his own end zone during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Vanderbilt looking to break records of longest streak at No. 14 in the power rankings.
13. Missouri (3-3, 0-2)
Oct 9, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Dawson Downing (28) scores a touchdown as North Texas Mean Green defensive back Upton Stout (7) attempts the tackle during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Two weeks old at this point but whatever —
How bad do you have to be to lose 62-24 to TENNESSEE?
12. South Carolina (3-3, 0-3)
Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee defensive backs Brandon Turnage (29) and Trevon Flowers (1) run down South Carolina running back Juju McDowell (21) in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Calvin Mattheis-USA TODAY Sports
Same thing goes for South Carolina as Missouri – you know you’re bad when you get blown out by Tennessee.
11. LSU (3-3, 1-1)
Oct 9, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Max Johnson (14) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Each week it’s another loss for LSU.
10. Mississippi State (3-2, 1-1)
Dec 26, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A Mississippi State Bulldogs helmet on the field prior to the game between the Miami Redhawks and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Don’t want to drop in my power rankings? Don’t have bye weeks.
9. Tennessee (4-2, 2-1)
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Meh. They blew out South Carolina and Missouri. Yawn.
8. Auburn Tigers (4-2, 1-1)
Oct 9, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Shaun Shivers (8) carries against the Georgia Bulldogs during the fourth quarter Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Things are starting to get a big more difficult now. Auburn, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Ole Miss and Florida all kind of run together to me. Auburn did not look too bad on Saturday, losing to a far better Georgia team. But those receivers have to learn how to catch.
7. Texas A&M (4-2, 1-2)
Oct 9, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Devon Achane (6) and wide receiver Jalen Preston (5) celebrate wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) 25 yard touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Aggies, you’ve done the impossible. But you’re still only at No. 7.
Yikes, Alabama, what were y’all doing?
6. Arkansas (4-2, 1-2)
Oct 9, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Tyson Morris (19) carries the ball against Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
The Razorbacks earned my respect when they went for two and the win over Ole Miss. They failed, but what a game that was.
5. Florida (4-2, 2-2)
Florida Gators running back Dameon Pierce (27) runs in a touchdown during the third quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Syndication: Gainesville Sun
Another yawn here. Gators are super average.
4. Ole Miss (4-1, 1-1)
Oct 9, 2021; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Dontario Drummond (11) is hit by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Hudson Clark (17) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Now here’s a fun team. The Rebels can put up points.
3. Kentucky (6-0, 3-0)
Oct 9, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky players celebrate a touchdown scored by running back JuTahn McClain (17) during the third quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Kentucky is a tough football team. I guess we’ll see how tough this weekend against the Georgia Bulldogs.
2. Alabama (5-1, 2-1)
Oct 9, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) is chased by Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Micheal Clemons (2) in the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama remains at No. 2 despite the loss. Hey, I’m a Georgia fan…I’m not giving them anymore bulletin board material.
1. Georgia (6-0, 4-0)
Oct 9, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Three words:
Dawgs. On. Top.
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