SEC Power Rankings after Week 10

Last week's rank: 16

Week 10: Beat UMass 45-20

It was a slow start for the Bulldogs, who fell behind 10-0 in the first quarter, but a 21-point effort in the second quarter put the game away. Michael Van Buren had three total touchdowns to continue his strong freshman season.

Last week's rank: 15

Week 10: Lost to Tennessee 28-18

The Kentucky Wildcats have now lost four straight since their win over Ole Miss. The Wildcats simply couldn't find consistent offense heading into the 2024 season.

Last week's rank: 14

Week 10: Lost to Vanderbilt 17-7

It's easy to look at Auburn's situation and think it's hopeless, but that's not because they lost to Vanderbilt. This is not the same Vandy team we have come to know over the years. Still, Hugh Freeze will have a lot to answer for as his seat starts to warm up.

Last week's rank: 13

Week 10: Defeat Maine 59-14

No one is going to hang a banner about a win against Maine, but it was nice to break a three-game losing streak and see the offense have consistent success, scoring on all but two possessions.

Last week's rank: 11

Week 10: Lost to Ole Miss 63-31

The Razorbacks had a good day offensively with nearly 500 yards of total offense, but it wasn't enough as the defense allowed the Rebels to gain 694 yards of offense. Arkansas has alternated wins and losses since SEC play began and now has a bye week before welcoming former Southwest Conference foe Texas to Fayetteville.

Last week's rank: 12

Week 10: Bye week

Can the Missouri Tigers get back on track when they welcome the Oklahoma Sooners to town? They have major problems at quarterback after Brady Cook left with an injured hand in last week's loss to Alabama.

Last week's rank: 10

Week 10: Lost 34-20 to Georgia

Things were going well for the Gators until DJ Lagway was sidelined due to injury. Florida couldn't sustain much offense after that.

Last week's rank:8

Week 10: Bye week

The Alabama Crimson Tide will look to build on their dominant performance against Missouri a week ago when they take on the LSU Tigers in a big SEC showdown.

Last week's rank:9

Week 10: Beat Texas A&M 44-20

South Carolina came within a stone's throw of wins over Alabama and LSU earlier this season, but was able to pick up a big top-10 win over the red-hot Texas A&M Aggies. LaNorris Sellers totaled 350 yards and three touchdowns and Raheim Sanders totaled 144 yards and two touchdowns in the win.

Last week's rank:7

Week 10: Defeated Auburn 17-7

With their win, Vanderbilt earned bowl eligibility for the first time since 2018. Diego Pavia achieved his third consecutive victory over a team coached by Hugh Freeze.

Last week's rank:6

Week 10: Beat Arkansas 63-31

Lane Kiffin and Jaxson Dart felt comfortable in the situation as the Rebels racked up nearly 700 yards of offense against the Razorbacks. Dart threw for over 500 yards and six touchdowns, five of which went to Jordan Watkins, who set an SEC record for touchdowns in a game.

Last week's rank: 5

Week 10: Bye week

It was a tough loss for the Tigers early in the bye week, and now they prepare to host Alabama in Week 11.

Last week's rank:2

Week 10: Lost to South Carolina 44-20

Boom, boom.

Just when it looked like the Aggies had a chance to become a power in the SEC, they suffered a major disappointment at the hands of the Gamecocks in Columbia, South Carolina.

Last week's rank: 4

Week 10: Bye week

After their loss to Georgia, the Longhorns get a chance to get back on track against a Florida team. But the Gators could depend on their third-street quarterback for their trip to Austin.

Last week's rank:3

Week 10: Defeated Kentucky 28-18

The Tennessee Volunteers continue to rack up solid wins. Sure, they lost on the road to Arkansas, but this team plays good defense and runs the ball well to help Nico Iamaleava. Dylan Sampson ran for 142 yards and two touchdowns and Iamaleava threw for 292 yards and a score in the victory.

Last week's rank: 1

Week 10: Defeat Florida 34-20

It was an uphill battle for the Bulldogs as Carson Beck threw three interceptions, but they came away with a win and remained atop the SEC Power Rankings.