How the SEC stacks up in USA TODAY Sports 1-138 rankings after Week7

The SEC had a wild weekend in conference play, upsetting everything we thought we knew about the conference. The top teams in the conference took another loss, with Georgia, Alabama, and Texas all suffering upsets. Ole Miss looked like the team we expected in the preseason, with a dominant win over Missouri, and Kentucky kept their winning streak alive with a win over Oklahoma in Norman.

At the midway point of the season, the teams with a legitimate shot to contend are beginning to separate themselves. How does the SEC stack up in the latest 1-138 rankings from USA TODAY Sports Paul Myerberg? Let's take a look.

1. Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart takes to the field with the team before an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia held off Florida 24-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Overall: 4

Last Week: Lost to Auburn 27-24

Change: minus-3

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2. Ole Miss Rebels

Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) looks to pass during the game between Vanderbilt and Ole Miss at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, October. 10, 2026.

Overall: 7

Last

Week: Beat Missouri 31-3

Change: plus-1

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3. Tennessee Volunteers

DeSean Bishop. Tennessee Volunteers football versus the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 17, 2026.

Overall: 8

Last Week: Beat Alabama 26-10

Change: plus-8

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4. Kentucky Wildcats

Oct 17, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein looks on during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overall: 13

Last Week: Beat Oklahoma 21-13

Change: plus-7

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5. Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer on the sidelines during a game between Tennessee and Alabama in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2026.

Overall: 16

Last Week: Lost to Tennessee 26-10

Change: minus-10

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6. Texas Longhorns

Oct 10, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overall: 7

Last Week: Lost to Florida27-24

Change: minus-10

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7. LSU Tigers

Quarterback Sam Leavitt 10, The LSU Tigers take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. October 17, 2026; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; at Tiger Stadium.

Overall: 21

Last Week: Beat Mississippi State 31-0

Change: No Change

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8. Missouri Tigers

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz on field against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Overall: 22

Last Week: Lost to Ole Miss 31-0

Change: minus-11

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9. Florida Gators

Tramell Jones Jr. of the Florida Gators celebrates after defeating the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Overall: 25

Last Week: Beat Texas 27-24

Change: plus-8

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10. Auburn Tigers

Auburn celebrates following a game-winning field goal by Auburn kicker Alex McPherson during the fourth quarter against Georgia at Sanford Stadium.

Overall: 38

Last Week: Beat Georgia 27-24

Change: plus-12

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11. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Sep 5, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby looks on during the second quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overall: 27

Last Week: Lost to LSU 31-0

Change: minus-5

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10. Oklahoma Sooners

Oct 10, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman David Stone (0) while wearing the Golden Hat after the game against the Texas Longhorns at Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overall: 38

Last Week: Lost to Kentucky 21-13

Change: minus-9

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13. Texas A&M Aggies

Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko speaks with a member of his coaching staff during a time-out in the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Overall: 49

Last Week: Beat The Citadel 41-0

Change: plus-6

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14. South Carolina Gamecocks

Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) passes against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Overall: 54

Last Week: BYE WEEK

Change: plus-13

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14. Vanderbilt Commodores

Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) runs the ball being tackled by Arkansas defense during the game between Arkansas Razorbacks and Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

Overall: 73

Last Week: Lost to Arkansas 31-21

Change: minus-17

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16. Arkansas Razorbacks

Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jackson (7) runs the ball while Vanderbilt Commodores defensive lineman Nick Rinaldi (24) attempts a tackle during the game between Vanderbilt and Arkansas at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.

Overall: 85

Last Week: Beat Vanderbilt 31-21

Change: plus-9

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