SEC power rankings: Kentucky jumps 2 spots as Florida hits rock bottom

The Gators are struggling.
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It was another wild week in the SEC. Kentucky keeps fighting for Mark Stoops, while the Gators looked disinterested. Texas A&M and Vanderbilt improve their playoff chances, while Alabama got Garrett Nussmeier benched. Take a look at how it all shook out:

Updated SEC Rankings after week 11

1. Alabama (8–1)

Previously: 1 — No change

A workmanlike win over LSU keeps the Tide locked into the top spot.

2. Georgia (8–1)

Previously: 2 — No change

The Bulldogs destroyed Mississippi State with a 41-21 road win. Gunner Stockton threw three touchdowns and the Dawgs put the game away early.

3. Texas A&M (9–0)

Previously: 3 — No change

A dominant win at Missouri featured Marcel Reed’s efficiency and Rueben Owens’ two scores. The unbeaten Aggies keep rolling.

4. Ole Miss (9–1)

Previously: 4 — No change

A 49-0 shutout of The Citadel. Total domination.

5. Texas (7–2)

Previously: 5 — No change

Arch Manning carved up Vanderbilt in a high-level game, before heading into a bye week. Texas will look to continue their playoff push.

6. Vanderbilt (8–2)

Previously: 6 — No change

A wild overtime win over Auburn rebounds their season and solidifies them as a top-half SEC team.

7. Oklahoma (7–2)

Previously: 7 — No change

Still riding the momentum of the big Tennessee win, but idle this week.

8. Missouri (6–3)

Previously: 8 — No change

No movement after losing to Texas A&M — the Tigers remain a solid, dangerous group.

9. Tennessee (6–3)

Previously: 9 — No change

Idle this week but coming off a painful loss.

10. LSU (5–4)

Previously: 10 — No change

Hung tough at Alabama but didn’t have the offensive firepower.

11. Mississippi State (5–5)

Previously: 11 — No change

Scored early but were overwhelmed by the Bulldogs of Georgia.

12. Kentucky (4–5)

Previously: 14 — Up 2

A complete dismantling of Florida puts Kentucky back in the middle tier. The defense was sensational, and the run game took over.

13. Florida (3–6)

Previously: 12 — Down 1

Total collapse. No answers. Three interceptions. A program in chaos.

14. South Carolina (3–6)

Previously: 13 — Down 1

Idle this week but remain ahead only of the league’s bottom two.

15. Auburn (4–6)

Previously: 15 — No change

Lost a chaotic shootout to Vanderbilt. Defense gave up 45.

16. Arkansas (2–7)

Previously: 16 — No change

Firmly at the bottom.

Drew Holbrook is an avid Kentucky fan who has been covering the Cats for over 10 years. In his free time he enjoys downtime with his family and Premier League soccer. You can find him on X here. Micah 7:7. #UptheAlbion

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