SEC football power rankings emerge following conclusion of week two
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The 2026 college football season moved through its second week of play this Saturday, solidifying the early power rankings for the Southeastern Conference. Texas currently holds the top position in the league rankings, followed by LSU and Georgia. Tennessee secured a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium, led by quarterback Faizon Brandon and running back DeSean Bishop. Several other programs, including Alabama, Ole Miss, and Missouri, also finished their week two matchups with wins. Conference teams will now look toward their upcoming schedules as the season progresses through September.
- •Texas, LSU, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas A&M lead the conference with 2-0 records.
- •Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24 behind 147 rushing yards from DeSean Bishop.
- •Alabama recorded a 45-17 win against Kentucky in Lexington.
- •Arkansas and Kentucky fell to 1-1 after losses to Utah and Alabama, respectively.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 SEC football power rankings after Week 2
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