SEC Power Rankings: Georgia rises to the top of the rankings

By admin — In News — October 12, 2026

   ​The SEC continues to remind us that no team is safe from the chaos of conference play.Week 6 delivered another major shakeup, starting at the top with Georgia handing Alabama its first loss of the season in a 20-17 battle between two of the conference’s premier programs. The victory pushes the undefeated Bulldogs to the top of the SEC hierarchy, while Alabama remains firmly among the conference’s contenders.Elsewhere, Texas suffered its first setback after a shaky two weeks, losing to Oklahoma in a rivalry game and tumbling after entering the week atop the rankings. Kentucky continued its impressive start, while Missouri and Ole Miss strengthened their cases as legitimate threats near the top of the conference.Florida’s early-season momentum now seems like an afterthought. Six weeks into the season, the SEC dust is settling, and the picture is becoming clearer in some places and even more complicated in others. Here’s where all 16 teams stand in our latest Gators Wire SEC power rankings.1. Georgia BulldogsRecord: 6-0 (4-0 SEC)Result: 20-17 victory over Alabama Crimson TideUp Next: Auburn TigersGeorgia takes over the top spot in the SEC after earning arguably its biggest victory of the season, knocking off Alabama, 20-17. The Bulldogs are now the conference’s lone undefeated team, giving them the strongest resume in the league through six weeks. Georgia keeps finding ways to win regardless of the opponent or game style, and beating the Crimson Tide is enough to push the Bulldogs to No. 1.2. Alabama Crimson Tide2025Record: 5-1 (3-1 SEC)Result: 20-17 loss to Georgia BulldogsUp Next: Tennessee VolunteersAlabama moves up a spot despite its first loss of the season, more because they are an elite team than because of the chaos elsewhere in the conference. A three-point loss to the new No. 1 team hardly changes how the Crimson Tide should be viewed. A defensive mistake and a blown pass-interference call don’t take away from their season. Alabama remains one of the SEC’s most complete teams, but the loss to Georgia leaves it with little room for error heading into another major matchup against Tennessee. 3. Ole Miss Rebels2025Record: 4-1 (2-1 SEC)Result: 52-17 victory over Vanderbilt CommodoresUp Next: Missouri TigersOle Miss continues to rebound from its loss to Florida, dominating Vanderbilt 52-17 to improve to 4-1. The Rebels have one of the conference’s most explosive teams, led by an elite quarterback, and have responded like a contender after suffering its first setback. Another major test awaits against Missouri, but Ole Miss has played its way back into the SEC’s top three.4. Missouri TigersRecord: 5-1 (2-1 SEC)Result: 27-6 victory over Texas A&M AggiesUp Next: Ole Miss RebelsMissouri has risen to No. 4 over the past two weeks. After handing Florida its first loss, the Tigers followed it up by shutting down Texas A&M in a 27-6 victory. Missouri has quickly established itself as a legitimate factor in the conference race. Mizzou has been i  

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