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SEC Football Power Rankings After Week 7: Auburn Flying High

By Jake Mastroianni

Oct 8, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Skydivers perform a flyover before the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Skydivers perform a flyover before the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta (18) is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Bryce Lewis (30) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Vanderbilt defeated Georgia 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta (18) is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Bryce Lewis (30) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Vanderbilt defeated Georgia 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

10 – Georgia – 4-3 (2-3) – Down One

I think Georgia fans feel a little better that Mark Richt and Miami have dropped a couple of games, because right not things are rocky for first-year head coach Kirby Smart.

After a good win against North Carolina to start the season, the Bulldogs struggled to beat Nicholls State and Missouri, then were embarrassed by Ole Miss, then blew a game against Tennessee.

The win against South Carolina on the road was somewhat impressive, but a loss at home to Vanderbilt is inexcusable.

I knew this team would struggle this year, but they’ve taken struggle to a whole new level. There is too much talent there for them to be playing this poorly.

It’s very possible they lose their next three games, and have to win their last two games to reach a bowl.

If that does happen, Georgia fans can take solace in knowing that Nick Saban went 6-6 in his first season at Alabama.

Still, there is not much to be excited about in Athens right now.

Oct 8, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

9 – Kentucky – 3-3 (2-2) – Up One

The Wildcats are finally looking like the team we thought they would be this year and have set themselves up to make a bowl game.

They went into their bye week last weekend with a 3-3 record, and now have four winnable games the rest of the way.

It all starts this weekend against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are certainly struggling, and getting them at home should certainly help.

If they can win this weekend it should give them momentum into their game against Missouri. A win there and they’re pretty much guaranteed six wins with Austin Peay still on the schedule.

The next two games will determine the 2016 season for Mark Stoops and Kentucky.

I really have no dog in the fight, but for some reason I find myself cheering for the Wildcats. I hope they get that sixth win this year.

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