As the College Football Playoff draws nearer, the quarterback play in the Southeastern Conference continues to heat up.
This week's SEC power rankings feature multiple shakeups, including a new No. 1, as veteran quarterback Gunner Stockton debuts atop the list after a four-touchdown performance in a dominant 42-7 win on the road at Ole Miss in Week 10, bumping Trinidad Chambliss to No. 2.
Keelon Russell's 70.6% passing and sixth outing with 200+ passing yards this season put him back in the top three, with Austin Simmons and LaNorris Sellers rounding out the top five.
Here are the top-10 SEC quarterbacks entering Week 11:
1. Gunner Stockton (Georgia)
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It wasn't Stockton's best performance, but the senior gunslinger still threw for 186 yards and four touchdowns, while
also rushing for 28 yards and his second touchdown on the ground this season. His accuracy, football intelligence and gritty mentality can carry Georgia's offense to incredible heights if he maintains this success.
2. Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss)
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While only scoring one time against Georgia's elite defense in Week 10, Chambliss threw for a season-low 159 yards and one interception. The problem with this Ole Miss team is that if Chambliss isn't Superman, it becomes much more challenging for the Rebels to win games. Another massive test lies ahead for the star signal-caller on Saturday, as he travels to face Oklahoma's nasty defensive unit.
3. Keelon Russell (Alabama)
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Russell had one of his best performances of his young collegiate career in Death Valley. The Tide's sophomore quarterback completed 70.8% of his passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, marking his sixth game this season with over 200 passing yards. According to BetMGM, Russell's odds to win the Heisman Trophy are +3000 entering Week 11, but they could climb significantly if he continues his outstanding play through the final three weeks and secures Alabama's spot in the College Football Playoff.
4. Austin Simmons (Missouri)
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Despite the devastating loss to the Longhorns, Simmons had another solid outing, throwing for 252 yards and two touchdowns, but he struggled at times with his inaccuracy. Some forget that Simmons has only started 11 career games, two at Ole Miss and nine at Missouri so far. Simmons recently resigned with the Tigers and is undoubtedly a star in the making. He has three games left to pad those stats and continue to show why he is the future of the SEC.
5. LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina)
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My, oh my, how the tides have turned in Columbia, South Carolina. Just a few weeks ago, Sellers didn't sniff the top 10, but now he's shifted the momentum and is playing some of the best football of his collegiate career. The dual-threat gunslinger has led South Carolina to three straight SEC wins over Florida, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. He'll have a chance to extend that to four at Arkansas on Saturday, before returning to Williams-Brice Stadium to face a massive challenge in the form of the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs.
6. Sam Leavitt (LSU)
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With Leavitt's stats this season, you could make the case for moving him higher on this list. His decision-making against Alabama was questionable at times, despite throwing for 380 yards. The Tigers' playoff hopes dwindled tremendously with the blowout loss to the Crimson Tide, but not all is lost. Leavitt still leads the conference with 2,553 total passing yards, averaging 283.7 yards per contest.
7. George MacIntyre (Tennessee)
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Among all true freshman quarterbacks in college football, MacIntyre has been the best. He is playing well above his years, making accurate throws and intelligent decisions, which is a major reason why Tennessee is in the hunt for the CFP. As MacIntyre gains more experience and development in Josh Heupel's electric offensive system, the ceiling will continue to rise for the young gunslinger.
8. Arch Manning (Texas)
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Manning was excellent in Texas' road trip to Missouri, compiling 297 yards and three touchdowns through the air, while completing 73.7% of his passes. The performance marked his third-straight game with over 200 passing yards and a completion percentage of at least 60.0%. If Manning keeps it up and the offensive line gives him more time to survey the field and create explosive plays, the Longhorns could make a deep postseason run.
9. Kenny Minchey (Kentucky)
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The Kentucky Wildcats have been a fantastic college football story this year. In his first year as head coach, Will Stein has turned things around massively for the program in Lexington while also showcasing his elite quarterback evaluation. Minchey has been fantastic this season for the Cats, but took a step back on this list following the disappointing 34-6 loss at Tennessee.
10. John Mateer (Oklahoma)
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Some may find this a bit surprising, but Mateer's stats are nowhere near the worst among current starting quarterbacks in the SEC. In fact, Mateer looked solid in a massive 20-7 road win against the Florida Gators. Under the watchful eye of debuting interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten, he threw for 207 yards, two touchdowns and completed 63.6% of his throws, while also rushing for 56 yards on 14 carries. He's got a lot of ground to gain before we can move him higher on this list, but the jokes about Mateer's inconsistent play may be coming to an end.
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