SEC Week 3 games impact power rankings for Ole Miss and Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The SEC's Week 3 featured prominent games, including a Top 10 matchup between Ole Miss and LSU. Ole Miss secured a win, bolstering their position, while Alabama faced a significant SEC-ACC showdown at home. Arkansas and South Carolina suffered losses, which impacted their rankings, while Vanderbilt celebrated a narrow home win over NC State. Kentucky achieved an upset win against Texas A&M, enhancing their standing as SEC competition continues.
- •Ole Miss and LSU faced off in a marquee Top 10 matchup.
- •Arkansas lost to Georgia, 45-17, marking their second straight defeat.
- •Kentucky upset Texas A&M, securing a 31-21 victory on the road.
- •Florida defeated Auburn, 44-39, marking the first loss for the Tigers.
- •Vanderbilt clinched a last-second victory over NC State, 35-31.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — SEC Power Rankings: Where Ole Miss, Alabama sit following Week 3 wins
"The SEC's Week 3 slate featured a Top 10 showdown in Oxford, as well as an upset elsewhere. Here is how those results impacted the SEC power rankings.
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