SEC Power Rankings: Georgia Remains on Top as Texas and Alabama Move Up

Georgia Crushes Ole Miss

The Georgia Bulldogs secured a 42-7 road victory over the Ole Miss Rebels, solidifying their status as the top team in the SEC and the nation.

Georgia entered the week with high expectations, and the defense delivered by holding Ole Miss scoreless through the first half.

ugawire.usatoday.com reported that all 16 SEC teams played during Week 10, with every matchup in the top eight standings featuring direct competition between contenders. Georgia capitalized on this conference slate to seize control of the SEC championship race.

Bulldogs Dominate Line of Scrimmage

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton completed nine of 15 passes for 186 yards and four touchdowns. The Bulldogs forced two turnovers, including a fumble and an interception, that stymied the Ole Miss offense.

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss finished 18-of-34 for no touchdowns and one interception before the Rebels turned to backup Deuce Knight. The loss dealt a severe blow to the College Football Playoff hopes of Ole Miss, which dropped to a 6-3 record.

Texas Advances in Power Rankings

The Texas Longhorns moved up to the No. 2 spot in the SEC power rankings following a 34-20 road win over the Missouri Tigers. Texas carries a 7-2 record into its upcoming matchup against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium.

Tennessee climbed to No. 3 after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats 34-6.

Alabama Defense Shuts Down LSU

The Alabama Crimson Tide climbed to No. 4 in the rankings after a 31-13 road victory over LSU. Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell guided an offense that capitalized on short fields provided by a staunch red-zone defense.

Kentucky dropped to No. 5 after losing to Tennessee, the first time under head coach Will Stein that the Wildcats failed to score a touchdown. Missouri fell to 6-3 ahead of its game against Georgia.

Georgia Leads the SEC with a 6-1 Conference Record

Georgia stands alone atop the conference with a 6-1 SEC record and an 8-1 overall mark. Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky all hold two conference losses, separating themselves from the rest of the SEC field.

ugawire.usatoday.com noted that every other program in the conference carries at least three losses at this stage of November.

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