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Texas enters top five after dominant win, Florida drops in SEC rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Texas enters top five after dominant win, Florida drops in SEC rankings

Summary

In the latest SEC power rankings, Texas rises to fifth place following a 31-3 victory over Mississippi State. Meanwhile, Florida slides to sixth after a 27-8 loss against Georgia in the annual rivalry matchup. The Bulldogs extended their winning streak over the Gators to six games. Kentucky and Alabama both benefited from Florida's defeat, maintaining their positions at second and fourth, respectively, while LSU, despite being on a bye week, moved up to third. South Carolina has gained momentum, winning three straight conference games after starting 0-3.

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•Texas beats Mississippi State 31-3 to climb to fifth in SEC rankings.
•Florida loses 27-8 to Georgia, dropping to sixth place.
•Georgia remains at the top after extending its win streak against Florida.
•Kentucky and Alabama hold steady at second and fourth, respectively.
•South Carolina wins third straight game, now ninth in SEC.

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4:08 PMYahoo Sports — SEC Power Rankings: Florida slides, Texas re-enters top five

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The SEC's unpredictability was nonexistent in Week 9. With virtually no upsets, here are our latest power rankings as the season continues.
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