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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; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Luke Del Rio (14) drops back against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half 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 quarterback Luke Del Rio (14) drops back against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 45-7. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2 – Florida (23)

Another SEC team that’s hard to figure out is the Florida Gators. After scraping by UMASS with a 24-7 win, they destroyed Kentucky last week 45-7.

I think Florida possesses the second best defense in the conference, and possibly in the nation. You aren’t going to light up the scoreboard against them.

The question is how many points can their offense put up? They struggled in week one, but bounced-back with a 45 point, 564 yard performance against an SEC foe in week two. Granted it was against a team that they’ve now beat 30 straight times, but still impressive.

Quarterback Luke Del Rio looked much more comfortable throwing for 320 yards and 4 touchdowns. The more he develops, the more dangerous Florida becomes. They were one of the best teams in the country last year when they had a quarterback.

They get another warm-up this week against North Texas before the showdown with Tennessee.

Next up: North Texas – 6:30 – ESPNU

1 – Alabama (1)

Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big AL waves a flag during the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big AL waves a flag during the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Even as an Auburn fan, you have to admit that it’s Alabama and everyone else in the SEC right now.

The Crimson Tide embarrassed USC in week one, and then took care of Western Kentucky this past weekend 38-10.

The Hilltoppers lone touchdown came with 46 seconds left in the game, and that did not make Mr. Saban very happy. Especially because it came off a fumble by the offense. He responded by giving Lane Kiffin a tongue lashing – putting it nicely.

I’m sure this was just a ploy to get everyone focused for an Ole Miss team that has beaten them two years in a row. You can say this isn’t a revenge game all you want, but you know Nick Saban will be coming from blood Saturday.

Next up: Ole Miss – 2:30 – CBS

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