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SEC Football Power Rankings After Week 2

By Jake Mastroianni

Sep 10, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain celebrates after they beat the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain celebrates after they beat the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) celebrates the victory against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) celebrates the victory against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

8 – Arkansas (24)

The Razorbacks shocked the college football world on Saturday night with an overtime win against number 15 TCU.

The Horned Frogs were probably a bit overrated coming into the season, but this was still a huge win for the SEC and Arkansas.

I wasn’t sure if this team would even reach a bowl game this year. Even after a 2-0 start, they’ll still have a difficult time finding four more wins in the SEC West.

They should pick up their third win this weekend with a cupcake matchup against Texas State.

Austin Allen looks like he’s filling his brother’s shoes just fine, and Rawleigh Willimas III looks like the next big thing at running back for Arkansas.

The Razorbacks enter the top 25 for the first time this season after their big win over TCU, despite just a one point win over La Tech to start the season.

Next up:  Texas State – 6:30 p.m. – SEC Network

Sep 10, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) hurdles players as receiver Tony Stephens (8) blocks Arkansas State Red Wolves cornerback Nehemiah Wagner (2) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) hurdles players as receiver Tony Stephens (8) blocks Arkansas State Red Wolves cornerback Nehemiah Wagner (2) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

7 – Auburn

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Looking at things optimistically, Auburn took the number two team in the nation down to the wire in week one, and then destroyed the favorite to win the Sun Belt in week two.

All offseason everyone said that if Auburn finds their groove on offense they could be a contender in the SEC West.

The 51 point, 700 yard performance against Arkansas State shows signs of the offense breaking out.

Auburn’s defense has been solid the first two weeks, and should continue to be the strong suite of this team.

Auburn has the chance to climb up the power rankings rather quickly with back-to-back games against Texas A&M and LSU.

Next up: Texas A&M – 6 p.m. – ESPN

Next: Texas A&M and LSU

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