Alabama and Missouri rise in SEC power rankings ahead of Week 6 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
In the SEC power rankings following Week 5, Alabama and Missouri both climbed after notable victories. Alabama defeated Mississippi State 56-23, while Missouri handed Florida its first loss of the season with a 45-17 win. Other notable results included Kentucky's thrilling 35-34 overtime victory against South Carolina. This sets up a significant Week 6, highlighted by a matchup between top conference teams Alabama and Missouri. The rankings reflect shifts due to teams' performances, with varying forecasts as the season progresses.
- •Alabama ranks higher after defeating Mississippi State 56-23.
- •Missouri improved after a strong win over Florida, 45-17.
- •Kentucky's overtime win against South Carolina was crucial for their momentum.
- •Arkansas and South Carolina both experienced tough losses in Week 5.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — SEC Power Rankings: Where Alabama, Georgia sit ahead of Week 6 matchup
"Both of Alabama and Missouri are on the rise following huge wins this past Saturday. Check out the latest SEC power rankings coming out of Week 5.
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