Kentucky and Georgia lead SEC power rankings after Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
After Week 8 of SEC play, Kentucky and Georgia are the only teams with one loss in conference. Kentucky solidified its top position by defeating Vanderbilt and improving to a 5-1 record. Georgia's performance remains strong as they prepare to face Florida next week after a bye. Other notable performances included Texas's home win over Ole Miss and Alabama's comeback against Texas A&M. LSU showcased their potential with a convincing win over Auburn. The SEC standings continue to fluctuate with teams battling for playoff positions.
- •Kentucky improves to 7-1 overall with a win against Vanderbilt.
- •Georgia holds steady with a 6-1 record after a bye week.
- •Texas secures a key win over Ole Miss, staying in title contention.
- •Alabama ends a two-game losing streak with a win against Texas A&M.
- •LSU dominates Auburn with a 38-17 victory.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — SEC power rankings have a new No. 1 after Week 8 carnage
"Kentucky and Georgia remain the only one loss teams in SEC play as the conference landscape shifted significantly after Week 8.
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