Week 1 Power Rankings
1. Mississippi State Bulldogs BYE (1-0)
The Bulldogs of Starkville remain atop the SEC Power Rankings for week one. Storm Whittakers incredible week 0 performance locks in cowbell at the #1 spot.
2. Texas A&M Aggies at North Carolina, 52-21, W (1-0)
Not to be outdone, Nathan Singletary reminds everyone what he's capable of by lighting up the North Carolina defense on Friday night. Singletary scored 5 touchdowns on the night, matching Whittaker's total from week 0. Texas A&M was successful in all aspects of the game, getting pressure on the QB, scoring multiple times rushing and passing, and forcing a turnover. Who would have thought these two teams would lead the SEC Week ONE power rankings.
3. Florida Gators BYE (1-0)
Florida's powerful win over a talented Miami team in week 0 holds them in the third spot for this weeks rankings. I'm interested to see how the Florida offense performs against SEC defenses week after week late in the season.
4. Tennessee Volunteers BYE (1-0)
I believe Tennessee's hard fought win over BC in week 0 to be better than the rest of the wins in week 1 by SEC teams. Here sits the Vols.
5. Georgia Bulldogs vs Wisconsin, 20-10, W (1-0)
Georgia holds steady and turns away a historically great Wisconsin program at home. The Georgia defense was stifling as they held Wisconsin to only 3 points in the second half. Need to see better performances though out of Georgia's backfield. Zeke Burkett still struggling to find the perfect rhythm in prime time.
6. Vanderbilt Commodores vs Louisiana Tech, 31-10, W (1-0)
Vandy beats up on LA Tech at home. The Vandy O line puts up a dominant rating of 6.7 as the 'Dores offense piledrove their way down the field drive after drive. Clearly the competition is lesser, but Vandy will be ready to play every Saturday.
7. Ole Miss Rebels vs Troy, 45-6, W (1-0)
Ole Miss gets a solid cupcake W at home to start their season. Playing in the SEC West requires them to cherish these victories. I don't see them climbing much higher in the power rankings for the rest of the season.
8. LSU Tigers BYE (0-0)
Still ain't played nobody Pawwl
9. Missouri Tigers BYE (0-0)
Still ain't played nobody Pawwl
10. Alabama Crimson Tide BYE (0-0)
Still ain't played nobody Pawwl
11. Auburn Tigers vs Oregon, 20-23, L (1-1)
Down goes the defending champions! Auburn struggles in the thin Denver air and falls in a nailbiter to Oregon. Sherman and Meade both turned the ball over, causing some Auburn fans to question the chemistry between their new backfield pair. Despite the early loss, everyone knows this Auburn team is talented to run the table and make the CFBHC playoff. Doubt they ever go this low for the rest of the season.
12. South Carolina Gamecocks at Rice, 24-27, L (0-1)
Quality loss! Losing isn't the goal of the game though, so here sit the Cocks. South Carolina hangs in tough on the road against one of the best offenses in the country. Aidan Peters played alright I guess. Good fight for Hagans boys.
13. Kentucky Wildcats vs Toledo, 27-31, L (0-1)
Tololdo 2023 takes down the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington. Honestly shameful for these next two teams to lose to the MAC. At least you could muster 3 TDs against a MAC defense.
14. Arkansas Razorbacks at Ohio, 19-31, L (0-1)
Here at the bottom lies the Razorbacks. Arkansas's offense was a snoozefest. Arkansas defense couldn't prevent Ohio from scoring a touchdown in any quarter. Going into halftime down 7, the Razorbacks recorded a safety in the third quarter for their only points. Meanwhile, Ohio puts up another TD and before you know it, Arkansas loses to a MAC team by double digits.
