Power ranking the SEC after week 11: Ole Miss on top, Aggies hanging tough

The Ole Miss Rebels make their way to the top of these power rankings for the first time this year, while Texas A&M football is hanging around after their bye.

Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin reacts near the end of the game during the second half  against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin reacts near the end of the game during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Power ranking the SEC after week 11: #13 - Mississippi State

Even though they’re 2-8 right now, it really does feel like this Mississippi State team is playing much different ball right now than they were even at midseason. What was the worst defense in the Power 4 has taken some steps—they’re not good, still, but they’re not like they were.

They’ve also continued to look functional on offense, much more so than they did previously. The Bulldogs with Michael Van Buren at quarterback look like they can grow into a really problematic matchup for Jeff Lebby, and they may start pulling upsets regularly as soon as next year.

For now, though, they will probably finish 2-10. Although they do have Missouri on the schedule, who has looked pretty bad at times!

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