The most anticipated weekend of the 2026 college football season has passed, and when looking back now, what a Saturday it was across the sport, especially in the SEC.
On Saturday alone, the SEC was home to four ranked matchups which saw the higher ranked team go on the road in each. One of those matchups ended up producing an upset, while another ranked SEC team fell to an unranked foe elsewhere in the conference.
The SEC also had two games decided by three points or fewer, one of which saw a team secure their first win over a conference opponent this season.
Here is a look at how results from a loaded Week 10 slate of games across the conference impacted this week's SEC power rankings, as well as what lies ahead in Week 11.
16. Arkansas Razorbacks
- Previous Ranking: No. 15
Arkansas (3-6 overall,
1-5 SEC) narrowly pulled off a road win at Auburn on Saturday, 26-23. The Razorbacks held a 13-9 lead entering the fourth quarter of the contest, but were outscored in the final minutes, 17-10.
Returning home, the Razorbacks will look to snap a two-game skid against South Carolina.
15. Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Previous Ranking: No. 14
Mississippi State (4-5, 2-5) fell at home to Vanderbilt in a close game, 25-23. Despite a second half run, Mississippi State could not overcome a 16-0 deficit at halftime, as well as an overall rough offensive showing that included only 297 total yards.
The Bulldogs have now lost five-straight entering a home game with Auburn.
14. Vanderbilt Commodores
- Previous Ranking: No. 16
Vanderbilt (4-5, 1-5) picked up their first SEC win Saturday at Mississippi State, 25-23. The Commodores jumped out to an early 16-0 lead in the first half, and despite some offensive struggles in the contest such as 4-of-17 on third downs, Vanderbilt was able to hold on for the big road win.
Having snapped a five-game skid, Vanderbilt returns home in Week 11 against Alabama.
13. Texas A&M Aggies
- Previous Ranking: No. 11
Texas A&M (4-5, 1-5) fell on the road at South Carolina in a low-scoring contest, 17-9. Despite 457 yards of offense, the Aggies were kept out of the end zone entirely, as well as shutout in the fourth after entering the quarter with a 9-7 lead.
The Aggies will look to snap a two-game skid in Week 11 against Tennessee at home.
12. Auburn Tigers
- Previous Ranking: No. 13
Auburn (5-4, 3-4) got a win at home Saturday over Arkansas, 26-23. Despite a rough start offensively, Auburn, led by a big showing from Byrum Brown, was able to come away with the win due to a 17-10 edge in the fourth quarter, which included the game-winning field goal from Alex McPherson.
The Tigers will travel to Mississippi State in Week 11.
11. Florida Gators
- Previous Ranking: No. 10
Florida (5-4, 3-4) dropped a second consecutive game Saturday to Oklahoma, 23-7. This was a rough showing on offense where the Gators posted only 203 total yards, committed two turnovers, and went a combined 2-of-11 on third and fourth down.
The Gators will travel to Kentucky in Week 11.
10. Oklahoma Sooners
- Previous Ranking: No. 12
Oklahoma (5-4, 3-3) picked up a big road win at Florida, 23-7. The Sooners defense was dominant at times, while Oklahoma's offense also had a solid game, eventually pulling away late in the fourth quarter.
Next up is a home game against Ole Miss.
9. Missouri Tigers
- Previous Ranking: No. 7
Missouri (6-3, 3-3) fell at home Saturday in a ranked matchup against Texas, 34-20. The Tigers struggled mightily on third downs in the loss by converting only 3-of-16 attempts, and were shutout in the final minutes after entering the fourth quarter tied.
Next up is a challenging Week 11 road trip to Georgia.
8. South Carolina Gamecocks
- Previous Ranking: No. 9
South Carolina (6-3, 4-3) won their fourth consecutive game Saturday with a 17-9 home win over Texas A&M. The Gamecocks owned a 10-0 edge in the fourth quarter to propel them to the win, even despite their defense giving up 450+ total yards to the Aggies.
Next up for South Carolina is a road trip to Arkansas.
7. Ole Miss Rebels
- Previous Ranking: No. 4
Ole Miss (6-3, 4-3) suffered arguably the SEC's most shocking result of Week 10, a 42-7 home loss to Georgia. This was a rough offensive showing for the Rebels as they posted only 252 total yards, committed two turnovers, and were shutout entirely until the fourth quarter.
The Rebels will travel to Oklahoma in Week 11.
6. LSU Tigers
- Previous Ranking: No. 3
LSU (6-3, 3-3) fell at home to Alabama on Saturday in Baton Rouge, 31-13. Despite 457 total yards of offense, the Tigers were limited to 5-of-19 on third and fourth downs, committed two turnovers, and had a number of drives stall in the red zone.
The Tigers will now host the SEC's biggest game of Week 11 against Texas.
5. Kentucky Wildcats
- Previous Ranking: No. 2
Kentucky (7-2, 5-2) saw their six-game winning streak snapped Saturday with a 34-6 road loss at Tennessee. The Wildcats were plagued by three turnovers, and were shutout in the second half after trailing only 10-6 at halftime.
Returning home, Kentucky will host Florida in Week 11.
4. Texas Longhorns
- Previous Ranking: No. 8
Texas (7-2, 4-2) added another big win to their CFP resume Saturday with a 34-20 road victory at Missouri. Arch Manning led the Longhorns with three passing touchdowns, while Texas pulled away late with a 14-0 edge during the fourth quarter in part due to capitalizing on a big Missouri turnover in the final minutes.
The Longhorns will travel for likely the SEC's biggest Week 11 game at LSU.
3. Alabama Crimson Tide
- Previous Ranking: No. 6
Alabama (7-2, 5-2) picked up a huge road win at LSU in Week 10, 31-13. The Crimson Tide dominated the fourth quarter against the Tigers, had a number of huge defensive stops in the red zone, and received three touchdown passes from quarterback Keelon Russell.
Next up for Alabama is a road trip to Vanderbilt.
2. Tennessee Volunteers
- Previous Ranking: No. 5
Tennessee (7-2, 4-2) routed Kentucky at home in Week 10, 34-6. The Volunteers dominated the second half with a 24-0 edge after leading only 10-6 at halftime, and had a big showing on the ground that featured 240 total yards, as well as two touchdowns from DeSean Bishop.
Next up is a road game at Texas A&M.
1. Georgia Bulldogs
- Previous Ranking: No. 1
Georgia (8-1, 6-1) remains in the top spot following a dominant 42-7 road rout of Ole Miss in Oxford. This was nearly a complete showing for the Bulldogs that included 481 yards of total offense, dominant defensive play, a 28-0 lead at halftime, and five total touchdowns from quarterback Gunner Stockton.
The Bulldogs now return home for a big game against Missouri.
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