SEC returns to top of college football power rankings after key victories
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The SEC reclaimed its position atop college football's power rankings after Texas's comeback against Ohio State and Mississippi State's dominant win over Minnesota. These results are significant as they reflect the conference's strength, especially as the Big Ten faces challenges against Power 4 opponents. With fewer games remaining in the season, the SEC aims to maintain its lead in upcoming matchups, which will be pivotal for playoff positioning.
- •Texas came back to defeat Ohio State.
- •Mississippi State routed Minnesota decisively.
- •SEC surpasses Big Ten in power rankings.
- •Big Ten struggles against Power 4 rivals.
- •Near completion of college football season with playoff implications.
- 7:56 PMSports Illustrated — Forde-Yard Dash: The SEC Is Back on Top of College Football’s Power Rankings - Sports Illustrated
"Texas’s comeback over Ohio State and Mississippi State’s rout of Minnesota helped push the SEC past the Big Ten, which is struggling against Power 4 opponents.
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