SEC football standings updated after Week 8

Following Week 8, Kentucky leads the SEC with a 7-1 record, while Alabama improves to 6-2 after defeating Texas A&M, who falls to 4-4. Texas A&M held a 20-17 lead against Alabama in the fourth quarter before mistakes allowed Alabama to secure victory. LSU's strong performance against Auburn ended in a 38-17 win. South Carolina narrowly defeated its opponent 27-24. Eight SEC teams remain in the hunt for bowl eligibility, including Oklahoma and Texas. The Aggies have a bye week to regroup before facing a difficult schedule ahead.

• 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Updated SEC football standings after Week 8