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SEC Power Rankings After Week 4: Auburn Climbing Up

By Jake Mastroianni

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Trevor Knight (8) and Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner McQueen (14) celebrate a touchdown while Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Henre
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Trevor Knight (8) and Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner McQueen (14) celebrate a touchdown while Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Henre /
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Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Trevor Knight (8) points to the sidelines after throwing a touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Trevor Knight (8) points to the sidelines after throwing a touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

2 – Texas A&M – 4-0 (2-0) – Even

The Aggies worried me a little bit on Saturday as they allowed Arkansas to hang around until the fourth quarter when they scored three touchdowns to make it look like a blowout.

Teams are beginning to realize that Trevor Knight is even more dangerous with his legs than with his arm.

He led Texas A&M in rushing Saturday night with 157 yards on just 10 carries for a 15.7 yard average and 2 touchdowns.

He still struggles with consistency throwing the football, but he knows when to pull it down and take off for big gains.

The defensive front for Texas A&M is an absolute beast. Myles Garrett was hurt momentarily in this game, but I think he’ll be alright.

If they were to lose anyone on that defensive front it would completely change the dynamic of this team.

We’ve seen this script from Kevin Sumlin before, let’s see if he can change it this year by building on early success.

They have a chance to go 3-0 in SEC play with a game against South Carolina this weekend.

Sep 24, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes running back/wide receiver Nick Holley (4) is hit by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes running back/wide receiver Nick Holley (4) is hit by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

1 – Alabama – 4-0 (1-0) – Even

If you thought Nick Saban might show some mercy to his alma mater in Kent State this past weekend, you were dead wrong.

The Crimson Tide absolutely embarrassed the MAC team beating them 48-0 and only allowing 166 yards of total offense.

This team looks as focused as it’s ever been, and that’s very scary for SEC teams.

I still think this team loses at least one SEC game this year, and it’s likely to come in October with Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas A&M coming up.

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Before those big games though, Alabama gets another warm-up with Kentucky this weekend.

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