SEC sees major shakeup in power rankings after chaotic Week 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The SEC experienced significant turmoil during Week 7, with five ranked teams suffering losses, reshaping the power rankings. Vanderbilt drops to last after a 31-21 loss to Arkansas, while Auburn rises to a notable victory over Georgia. Alabama fell to Tennessee, marking their second consecutive loss. Florida snapped a skid against Texas in a close match. Upcoming matchups will see teams like Texas A&M face Alabama, adding further intrigue to the standings.
- •Vanderbilt lost to Arkansas, remaining winless in SEC play.
- •Auburn defeated Georgia 27-24 with a last-minute field goal.
- •Alabama suffered a 26-10 loss to Tennessee.
- •Florida won 27-24 against Texas, halting a two-game losing streak.
- •Upcoming games include Texas A&M at Alabama.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 atop conference following chaotic Week 7
"The SEC's Week 7 slate was likely the craziest the conference has seen in years. Here is how those results impacted this week's power rankings.
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