Power ranking the SEC after week 5: New number one, Texas A&M football continues rise

Here's how we see the SEC shaking out after week five of the action all around the conference.

Sep 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) runs with the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Jaheim Singletary (15) defends during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Power ranking the SEC after week 5: #15 - Florida

Florida remains here after an off week. This is a pivotal game for their season coming up, as UCF will come to town to face off against Napier’s squad. It’s one thing to lose to Miami or to Florida State, but to take a loss against UCF? That’s a bridge too far.

Yet, it seems clear that the Knights should be favored in this one. I really, really don’t like the matchup for the Gators here—a run defense that is extremely undisciplined against KJ Jefferson, RJ Harvey, and Gus Malzahn’s rushing scheme is a recipe for disaster.

I’m not sure the UCF defense is all that, so maybe DJ Lagway and/or Graham Mertz can make some hay themselves. It seems that the conclusion to Napier’s tenure has already been written, but if any game is a must-win for him, it’s this one. This is an in-state opponent that you simply cannot lose to.

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