Power ranking the SEC after week 2: UT into second place, pass rush lifts SC

Power ranking the SEC after week 2: #6 Texas A&M

Both the Aggies and Longhorns would have remained static in this week’s rankings, but I ended up moving a team up from below them, hence the fall by one spot each. Of course, the Aggies dominated a weak opponent in McNeese, as they should have, but they did so in a way that answered a lot of questions for the fanbase.

As I said in my postgame reaction, you’re still going to have those who discount this win simply because of the opponent, but a close look reveals some huge positives. The biggest concern, frankly, is the Aggies’ ability to stay disciplined against outside run games, which is both 1) very specific and 2) very fixable.

I say that’s the biggest concern, but you’ll have those still very ready to doubt the passing game, which I understand given how game one went. But given Weigman’s entire body of work, I think it would be foolish to write him off based on that.

You could see no. 15 getting steadily more comfortable as the game went on this Saturday. He’s under a microscope right now from the fanbase, but the location on his deep throws especially was really undeniable. He was driving the ball well on deep out routes in a strong wind.

The offensive line and running game is looking absolutely stellar. You could see the coaching staff working out the kinks on several concepts that were problematic against Notre Dame, which was a smart strategy. I’m eager to see how this team performs on the road against Florida this week.