SEC teams adjust rankings following Week 2 results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The SEC collegiate football shifted following Week 2 of the 2026 season. Alabama secured a 45-17 victory over Kentucky, while Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. Elsewhere, Mississippi State earned a 38-13 road win against Minnesota and Missouri posted a 38-21 win over Kansas. Arkansas fell to Utah 29-3, and Oklahoma lost to Michigan 17-10. Other Week 2 results included South Carolina routing Towson 45-9, Vanderbilt overcoming Delaware 35-26, Auburn beating Southern Miss 43-8, and Florida winning against Campbell 52-3. These performances influence the power rankings entering Week 3, as several teams begin conference play.
- •Alabama defeated Kentucky 45-17 to start conference play.
- •Tennessee moved to 2-0 after a 45-24 win against Georgia Tech.
- •Oklahoma lost 17-10 on the road to Michigan.
- •Mississippi State earned a 38-13 victory over Minnesota.
- •Arkansas prepares for a Week 3 SEC opener against Georgia.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — SEC Power Rankings: Where Texas, Alabama sit following big Week 2 wins
"Texas and Alabama were among the biggest winners of Week 2 in the SEC. Are the Longhorns or Crimson Tide on the move in this week's power rankings?
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