Oklahoma Football Falls, LSU Takes a Step in SEC Power Rankings

Last week's rank: 16

Week 7: Lost to Georgia 41-31

Mississippi State was a 33.5% underdog going into this game and they actually looked like a competent team. There are signs of improvement in Starkville.

Last week's rank: 15

Week 7: Bye week

Can the Auburn Tigers find answers to their offensive woes after the bye week?

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Last week's rank: 14

Week 7: Lost to Tennessee 23-17

The Florida Gators put up a valiant effort against the Tennessee Volunteers, but jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the third quarter when they eventually lost in overtime. The two-quarterback situation for the Gators combined for 20 of 32 for 223 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

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Last week's rank: 13

Week 7: Lost to Alabama 27-25

The Gamecocks nearly pulled off another Top 10 upset on their visit to Tuscaloosa. LaNorris Sellers had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but his attempt at a two-pointer ended up falling outside the end zone. Although they didn't get the win, it was an improved performance compared to their Week 6 loss to Kentucky.

Last week's rank: 12

Week 7: Beat UMass 45-7

Missouri took care of business in its road game against UMass, rushing for 231 yards, four touchdowns and averaging 6.1 yards per carry.

Last week's rank: 11

Week 7: Bye week

The Arkansas Razorbacks had the bye week to celebrate their win over Tennessee and are preparing for their rivalry game with the LSU Tigers in Fayetteville.

Last week's rank:8

Week 7: Lost to Vanderbilt 20-13

Kentucky lost the turnover battle and was less efficient on third down, and that made the difference in the game. Brock Vandagriff was just 15 of 25 for 158 yards and a touchdown and threw an interception.

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Last week's rank:7

Week 7: Lost to Texas 34-3

The bye week couldn't help Oklahoma find answers on offense against the Texas Longhorns. Texas may be a really good team, but the Sooners didn't pose much of a challenge with their inability to move the football.

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Last week's rank: 10

Week 7: Defeated Kentucky 20-13

There was no Alabama hangover for Vanderbilt as they took on a tough Kentucky team on the road and picked up their second straight win. While the yardage totals aren't top-notch, it was an efficient day offensively as the Commodores averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt and 4.3 yards per carry.

Last week's rank:9

Week 7: Bye week

The Texas A&M Aggies travel to Starkville to take on an improving Mississippi State Bulldogs team that just scored 31 points against Georgia. The Aggies gain a lead in the rankings after losses at Oklahoma and South Carolina

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Last week's rank: 5

Week 7: Defeat Florida 23-17 (OT)

Tennessee trailed 10-0 early in the third quarter before scoring 17 unanswered points. Dylan Sampson capped his 100-yard rushing day with his third rushing score in overtime to give the Vols the win.

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Last week's rank: 4

Week 7: Defeat South Carolina 27-25

Alabama nearly put this game away after allowing a late touchdown and an onside kick recovery. The Crimson Tide were just two points shy of taking on the Gamecocks in overtime. But a win is a win, and after losing to Vanderbilt the week before, Bama desperately needed this win.

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Last week's rank:3

Week 7: Lost to LSU 29-26 (OT)

Jaxson Dart was besieged all night by the LSU defense, which sacked the Ole Miss quarterback six times and kept him under constant pressure. The Rebels couldn't shake themselves in overtime and had to settle for a field goal. Ole Miss was supposed to be a title contender, but now they're clinging for dear life to a playoff spot.

Last week's rank:6

Week 7: Beat Ole Miss 29-26

The LSU Tigers trailed late in their top-15 showdown against Ole Miss, but LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was fantastic across the board. He hit Aaron Anderson for a 23-yard touchdown with just 27 seconds left in the game, then found Kyren Lacy in the end zone for the game-winning score in overtime. Watch out, the LSU Tigers are heating up. The Tigers are just one of two undefeated teams in SEC play.

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Last week's rank:2

Week 7: Defeated Mississippi State 41-31

Carson Beck threw for 459 yards and three touchdowns. Georgia was only ahead by 10 points at the start of the fourth quarter, but went up by 17 points with three minutes to play to seal the game.

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Last week's rank: 1

Week 7: Defeat Oklahoma 34-3

Texas continued to take care of business against the Sooners on Saturday, capitalizing on some turnovers to pull away in the second quarter and cruise to the win. The Longhorns have been dominant in every game they have played in 2024. Can they put together a similar performance next week against Georgia?

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