SEC Power Rankings: Where Alabama, Georgia sit ahead of Week 6 matchup

SEC Power Rankings: Where Alabama, Georgia sit ahead of Week 6 matchup

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SEC Power Rankings: Where Alabama, Georgia sit ahead of Week 6 matchup

While not as loaded a slate as last weekend, Week 5 in the SEC was still eventful for a number of different reasons.

The conference's Week 5 slate saw two ranked vs. ranked matchups played in both Starkville and Columbia, each of which eventually became statement wins by the respective victors. One game also went to overtime in the SEC, with the eventual winning team completing a second half road comeback on the game's final play.

Those results now set up what is likely to be another huge slate in the SEC this upcoming weekend, headlined by a monster showdown between college football heavyweights in the biggest national matchup of Week 6.

Before we get there though, let's take a look at how the SEC's Week 5 results impacted the latest power rankings.

16. Arkansas Razorbacks

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jackson (7) warms up prior to the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 16

Arkansas (2-3 overall, 0-2 SEC) suffered their second conference loss Saturday at Texas A&M, 34-7. Aside from a first quarter touchdown, the Razorbacks were shutout the remainder of the contest, and went on to post only 214 yards of total offense overall.

The Razorbacks host Tennessee in Week 6.

15. South Carolina Gamecocks

Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) passes against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 15

South Carolina (2-3, 0-3) dropped their third consecutive game Saturday night with a 35-34 overtime loss at home to Kentucky. The Gamecocks received a solid performance from quarterback LaNorris Sellers, but ended up blowing a lead late, in part due to a costly turnover.

Another tough test awaits in Week 6 at Florida.

14. Vanderbilt Commodores

Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 14

Vanderbilt (3-2, 0-2) dropped their second consecutive game Saturday at Georgia, 38-14. The Commodores, who were without starting quarterback Jared Curtis, had only 293 yards of total offense in the loss, and were shutout in the second half after trailing only 21-14 at halftime.

Returning home, yet another tough test awaits Vanderbilt in Week 6 against Ole Miss.

13. Auburn Tigers

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown (17) passes the ball as Tennessee defensive lineman Carson Gentle (35) closes in during a college football game on Oct. 3, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 13

Auburn (3-2, 1-2) fell Saturday on the road at Tennessee, 24-14. The Tigers were not able to overcome three Byrum Brown turnovers, as well as the defense surrendering 237 rushing yards to the Tennessee offense.

A bye week now awaits the Tigers.

12. Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) caries the ball during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 12

Oklahoma (2-2, 0-1) was the first-of-three SEC teams not in action Saturday due to a bye week. The Sooners will face Texas in Week 6.

11. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Mississippi State wide receiver Anthony Evans III (3) carries the ball during a college football game between Mississippi State and Alabama at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Alabama defeated Mississippi State 56-23.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 7

Mississippi State (4-1, 2-1) suffered their first loss of the season Saturday at home to Alabama, 56-23. Despite a big game from wide receiver Anthony Evans III, the Bulldogs could not overcome four turnovers, three of which were committed by quarterback Kamario Taylor.

A bye week now awaits the Bulldogs.

10. Texas A&M Aggies

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 11

Texas A&M (3-2, 1-2) snapped their two-game skid Saturday night with a 34-7 home win over Arkansas. The Aggie defense limited Arkansas to only 214 total yards the entire game, while the Texas A&M offense surpassed that total on the ground alone with 231, headlined by two rushing touchdowns from KJ Edwards.

A road trip to Missouri awaits the Aggies.

9. Kentucky Wildcats

Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey (3) throws the game-winning two-point conversion against the South Carolina Gamecocks in overtime at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 10

Kentucky (4-1, 2-1) avoided a near upset Saturday night in Columbia with a 35-34 overtime win at South Carolina. Led by three touchdowns from quarterback Kenny Minchey, the Wildcats completed the comeback with a 17-7 edge in the second half to force overtime, and then won the game on a two-point conversion for the game's final play.

The Wildcats have won three-straight entering a massive home game with LSU.

8. Tennessee Volunteers

Oct 3, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) runs for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 8

Tennessee (4-1, 1-1) got back in the win column Saturday with a 24-14 home win over Auburn. The Volunteers defense forced three Auburn turnovers in the win, and were led by a monster showing from running back DeSean Bishop who rushed for 220 yards and three touchdowns.

A road trip to Arkansas is up next for Tennessee.

7. Ole Miss Rebels

Sep 26, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) looks to throw against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 6

Ole Miss (3-1, 1-1) was the second SEC team not in action Saturday due to a bye. The Rebels will return to action at Vanderbilt.

6. Florida Gators

Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 5

Arguably the SEC's most surprising result of Week 5 was Florida (4-1, 2-1) suffering their first loss of the season at Missouri, 45-17. The Gator defense simply struggled allowing 560 total yards to Missouri, as did the running game which could never truly get going.

Florida returns home this week for a matchup against South Carolina.

5. Missouri Tigers

Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Austin Simmons (13) calls a play in the first quarter against the Florida Gators at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 9

Missouri (4-1, 1-1) had the SEC's biggest win of Week 5, a 45-17 home rout of Florida. The Tigers were led by a big offensive showing that featured 560 total yards as a team, as well as five combined touchdowns between the duo of Jamal Roberts and Austin Simmons.

Remaining at home, Missouri hosts Texas A&M in Week 6.

4. LSU Tigers

Oct 3, 2026; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) calls for the ball against McNeese Cowboys safety Cohen Charles (7) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 3

LSU (4-1, 1-1) was the SEC's lone team in nonconference action Saturday where they routed McNeese at home, 63-14. A dominant showing, LSU racked up 731 total yards of offense in the win compared to only 196 for McNeese, and had a number of players make an impact such as Sam Leavitt, Harlem Berry, Corey Barber Jr., and Stacy Gage.

A road trip to Kentucky awaits in Week 6.

3. Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) looks to pass the ball during a college football game between Mississippi State and Alabama at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 4

Alabama (5-0, 3-0) routed Mississippi State in Starkville on Saturday, 56-23. Keelon Russell had another huge game with four total touchdowns, three of which were passing, while the Crimson Tide defense forced four turnovers from Mississippi State's offense, one of which was a pick six.

The Tide now host college football's biggest Week 6 game, a massive home showdown with Georgia.

2. Texas Longhorns

Sep 26, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Raleek Brown (0) runs against against Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Amare Campbell (0) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 2

Texas (4-0, 1-0) was the final SEC team on a bye this past Saturday. The Longhorns return to action against rival Oklahoma.

1. Georgia Bulldogs

Oct 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) passes the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 1

Georgia (5-0, 3-0) remained unbeaten Saturday with a 38-14 home win over Vanderbilt. The Bulldog defense was impressive in the win, while Gunner Stockton also played well for Georgia by completing 25-of-32 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns.

Georgia's toughest test yet awaits them in Week 6 on the road at Alabama.

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