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Power ranking the SEC after Media Days: Texas A&M football on the rise?

With fall camp imminent after the conclusion of SEC Media Days, it’s time for a final preseason power ranking—where does Texas A&M football land?

By Graham Harmon

Jul 10, 2017; Hoover, AL, USA; The Southeastern Conference logo is shown on the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Winfrey Hotel during SEC media days at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Winfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2017; Hoover, AL, USA; The Southeastern Conference logo is shown on the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Winfrey Hotel during SEC media days at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Winfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports / Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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Power ranking the SEC after Media Days: #15 Mississippi State

MSU. . . . . 15. 530. . Previous ranking: 14.

I have demoted Jeff Lebby's Bulldogs a full spot since earlier in the spring. Too harsh? Mayhap. However, the more I think about it, the more I am skeptical of the idea that Blake Shapen is the guy to turn State back into the thorn in the conference's side that they have been over the last few years, even in an offensive system that will be a pain to deal with.

Lebby does bring some interesting offense to Starkville, but a tough schedule makes it less than likely that he will be able to show a whole lot of progress in year one. Of course, Zach Arnett didn't exactly leave him a lot to work with, so he'll have a bit of an out in year one.

I think qualifying for a bowl game, considering the schedule that State has, would be considered a success. They should have ample opportunity to pull a big time upset with some of the teams here on their docket. I know that's quite the glass half full way of looking at things, but what are you going to do? It could be a lean fall for Mississippi State, unless someone emerges unexpectedly.

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