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

Here's how the SEC power rankings shake out after a quite eventful week 2 in the conference.

By Graham Harmon

Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Dante Reno (10), quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) and tight end Joshua Simon (6) celebrate after a touchdown against the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Dante Reno (10), quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) and tight end Joshua Simon (6) celebrate after a touchdown against the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images / Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Power ranking the SEC after week 2: #14 Mississippi State

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At one point late Saturday night, Lebby’s Bulldogs trailed Arizona State 30-3. There’s something to be said for never giving up, of course, but that helps give some ugly context to the final 30-23 score.

Arizona State does not appear to be a very good program; yet, they were able to dispatch MSU with relative ease (again, ignoring the late rally). Lebby’s crew looks especially susceptible on the lines of scrimmage; they allowed 6.1 YPC at a 59% success rate, while averaging only 0.89 YPC on 38% success themselves.

That’s not a recipe for success, even considering the fact that the Bulldogs looked to boast a relatively decent passing game. That won’t really translate against more talented defenses than Eastern Kentucky and Arizona State.

As the team continues to find its identity, they may turn into a squad that could be a thorn in the side of the upper echelon of the conference. Right now, though, it looks like it may be a tough row to hoe to arrive at that place.

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