Previous rank: 3
Last week: BYE
This week: @ Alabama
The Tigers fell in the rankings due to a nice win by Mississippi State, and will have their hands full this weekend. They are one of the few teams left with a chance to beat Alabama, but don’t expect their best at Tuscaloosa.
Previous rank: 6
Last week: 35-14 WIN @ Texas A&M
This week: vs. UMASS
Mississippi State has blown out every team they have played this year except Georgia and Auburn. The Bulldogs are a lot better than many think, and could make some serious noise as the year finishes.
Previous rank: 4
Last week: BYE
This week: @ Texas A&M
The Tigers have had a couple of weeks to prepare for their trip to Kyle Field. Hopefully they come out flat, but if not their offense could put up some ugly numbers.
Previous rank: 2
Last week: 42-7 WIN vs. Florida
This week: vs. South Carolina
The Bulldogs are looking better every week, and it actually entered my mind that they have a legitimate argument to be the number one team based off strength of schedule.
Previous rank: 1
Last week: BYE
This week: vs. LSU
Alabama has their first major test in recent weeks against LSU. They know the magnitude of a loss at this point, and will try to quiet the Tigers from the kickoff.
Next: 3 takeaways from the Aggies' loss
Top Matchups of the Week
Ole Miss vs. Kentucky- Two explosive offenses and historic SEC teams face off in Lexington.
Auburn vs. Texas A&M- The Aggies will be looking to pull off a crucial upset at home.
Game of the week: LSU vs. Alabama- Two SEC powerhouses will clash in Tuscaloosa with LSU fighting for a huge upset.