SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 atop conference following Week 12 upset

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SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 atop conference following Week 12 upset

A Saturday slate in which there were two Top 15 conference matchups, Week 12 certainly did not disappoint for the SEC.

Starting in the afternoon, Texas A&M and South Carolina played one of the more memorable games of the season in College Station, a result that garnered the attention of the college football world. That thrilling comeback was then immediately followed by a pair of high-profile Top 15 matchups, the first of which took place in Tuscaloosa, with the same occurring in Athens after.

With both producing significant results, following are the latest SEC football power rankings entering Week 13 of the 2025 season, which is the first update in two weeks.

16. Arkansas Razorbacks

Razorback Quarterback Taylen Green 10, LSU Tigers take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. November 15, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 16

Arkansas’ losing streak was extended to eight consecutive games Saturday with a close, 23-22 road loss at LSU. Despite claiming an early lead in the game, the Razorbacks saw that advantage disappear due to three turnovers and struggles on third down, and actually had the edge in the fourth quarter before a LSU score.

The Razorbacks record now sits at 2-8 overall (0-6 SEC) ahead of a road game at Texas this upcoming weekend.

15. Auburn Tigers

Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates this two point conversion against Vanderbilt during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 15

Auburn was the first of two SEC teams idle Saturday due to a bye week. The Tigers enter a Week 12 matchup with Mercer inside Jordan-Hare Stadium at 4-6 overall (1-6 SEC).

14. South Carolina Gamecocks

Nov 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lanorris Sellers (16) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 12

South Carolina suffered what was likely their most disappointing loss of the season Saturday, falling on the road to Texas A&M, 31-30. The Gamecocks originally led at halftime in this contest, 30-3, but were shutout in the second half as part of a shocking collapse, one where South Carolina lost after dominating one of the SEC’s top teams in the first half.

As a result, South Carolina (3-7 overall, 1-7 SEC) has now lost five-straight ahead of a home matchup with Coastal Carolina.

13. Florida Gators

Nov 15, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) passes against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 13

Florida suffered a third consecutive defeat Saturday on the road at Ole Miss, 34-24. However, this was a game in which the Gators owned a 24-20 lead at halftime in Oxford, but were shutout in the second half entirely, as well as surrounding the lead in the fourth quarter.

The Gators (3-7 overall, 2-5 SEC) return to action Saturday at home against Tennessee.

12. Kentucky Wildcats

Nov 15, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) runs the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 14

Kentucky handed FCS Tennessee Tech their first loss of the season Saturday with a 42-10 victory at home. In all, the Wildcats outgained Tennessee Tech in total yardage, 468-264, and jumped out to an early lead they would never relinquish.

The Wildcats record is now 5-5 overall (2-5 SEC) ahead of a Week 13 road trip to Vanderbilt.

11. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen (2) throws a pass as Missouri Tigers defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) and defensive end Zion Young (9) defend during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 11

Mississippi State fell on the road at Missouri on Saturday, 49-27. The Bulldogs struggled at times in multiple facets of this game such as rushing defense by allowing 326 yards on the ground, as well as with turnovers by committing three.

Entering a bye week, Mississippi State owns a 5-6 overall record (1-6 SEC).

10. LSU Tigers

Nov 15, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Michael van Buren Jr. (11) scrambles out the pocket against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 10

LSU snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday afternoon with a 23-22 win over Arkansas at home. In the win, LSU erased an early deficit by forcing three turnovers defensively, and took the lead late in the fourth quarter via a touchdown pass from Michael Van Buren to Bauer Sharp midway through the fourth quarter.

The Tigers are now 6-4 overall (3-4 SEC) entering a home game with Western Kentucky.

9. Missouri Tigers

Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs for a touchdown as several Mississippi State Bulldogs defenders chase during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 8

Missouri defeated Mississippi State on Saturday at home, 49-27, led by one of college football’s top performances of Week 12. That came from star running back Ahmad Hardy, who rushed for 300 yards and three touchdowns on 25 attempts against the Bulldogs defense.

Getting a needed win, Missouri (7-3 overall, 3-3 SEC) will travel to Oklahoma in Week 13 for one of the SEC’s best matchups this upcoming Saturday.

8. Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) runs the ball past the New Mexico State defense in an NCAA college football game on November 15, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 9

Tennessee bounced back Saturday at home with a 42-9 nonconference win over New Mexico State. A game that was closer at times than some expected, Tennessee used a 21-0 advantage in the third quarter to pull away from the Aggies, overcoming two Joey Aguilar interceptions.

The Volunteers record is now 7-3 overall (3-3 SEC) ahead of a big road trip to Florida.

7. Vanderbilt Commodores

Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates the touchdown of wide receiver Tre Richardson (6) against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 6

Vanderbilt was the second SEC team idle Saturday as result of a bye week. The Commodores return to action this Saturday at home against Kentucky with an 8-2 overall record (4-2 SEC).

6. Texas Longhorns

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to make a pass during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 5

Texas suffered a disappointing third loss of the season Saturday in Athens against Georgia, 35-10. The Longhorns did keep this game close though for a majority of the contest, but were shutout in the fourth quarter by Georgia, 21-0.

Now 7-3 overall (4-2 SEC), Texas will host Arkansas in Week 13.

5. Ole Miss Rebels

Nov 15, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy (5) celebrates with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) after rushing for a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 4

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels picked up a big win Saturday night at home against Florida, 34-24. The Rebels won the game late with a 14-0 advantage in the fourth quarter after trailing, and were led by a stellar showing from running back Kewan Lacy with 224 yards and three touchdowns on 31 attempts.

Ole Miss enters a bye week at 10-1 overall (6-1 SEC).

4. Alabama Crimson Tide

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) runs the ball against Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kendal Daniels (5) during the fourth quarter at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 1

The Alabama Crimson Tide fall out of the top spot as a result of their 23-21 home loss against Oklahoma. Despite holding the Sooners to 212 yards of total offense, Alabama was plagued by three significant turnovers, suffering their second loss of the season as a result.

Alabama is now 8-2 overall (6-1 SEC) entering a Week 13 matchup with Eastern Illinois.

3. Oklahoma Sooners

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 7

Oklahoma picked up the biggest win of any SEC team during Week 12, defeating Alabama in Tuscaloosa, 23-21. This was a game where Oklahoma’s offense posted only 212 yards of total offense, but capitalized on three big turnovers to secure the win, one of which was an 87-yard pick six to claim an early 10-0 lead.

The Sooners record now sits at 8-2 overall (4-2 SEC) entering a big conference matchup at home against Missouri.

2. Georgia Bulldogs

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates in the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 3

The Georgia Bulldogs certainly impressed Saturday night at home with a 35-10 home win over Texas in one of the SEC’s top Week 12 matchups. Pulling away late with a 21-0 edge in the fourth quarter, Georgia received a stellar showing from quarterback Gunner Stockton in the win, throwing for four touchdown passes with a QBR of 94.5.

Georgia now enters a Week 13 matchup with Charlotte at 9-1 overall (7-1 SEC).

1. Texas A&M Aggies

Nov 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates with wide receiver Izaiah Williams (0) after an Aggies touchdown during the third quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 2

Taking over the top spot this week are the undefeated Texas A&M Aggies, who kept their unblemished record this past weekend with a 31-30 home win over South Carolina. The Aggies erased a 30-3 halftime deficit with a huge second half comeback, one that was led by a stellar final two quarters from quarterback Marcell Reed.

Texas A&M’s record improves to 10-0 overall (7-0 SEC) entering a home game against Samford in Week 13.

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