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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; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with his team following a win against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Southern Mississippi 45-10. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with his team following a win against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Southern Mississippi 45-10. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /


4 – LSU – 4-2 (2-1) – Up Two

Things looked pretty bad for LSU in the first half against Southern Miss as it was tied at 10 going into the break. That’s why they play four quarters though as LSU scored 35 unanswered points in the second half to win 45-10.

They once again played without Leonard Fournette, but that doesn’t seem to matter as Derrius Guice is proving that he’s also one of the best running backs in the league going for 162 yards on 16 carries.

Danny Etling only completed 11 passes but they went for 276 yards and 3 touchdowns.

They’ve now scored 40-plus points in their two games since Les Miles was fired, granted those games were against Missouri and Southern Miss.

If Coach O and the staff can continue to score this many points, that defense is good enough to win them some games.

They get a disgruntled Ole Miss team at home this weekend in what should be a telling game for both teams.

Oct 1, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers receiver Nate Craig-Myers (3) makes a touchdown catch as UL-Monroe Warhawks safety Aaron Townsend (31) defends during the second quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers receiver Nate Craig-Myers (3) makes a touchdown catch as UL-Monroe Warhawks safety Aaron Townsend (31) defends during the second quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

3 – Auburn – 4-2 (2-1) – Up Two

Much like Tennessee, Auburn’s only two losses were against a couple of top 10 teams. The only difference to me is that Auburn has gotten better each week, while Tennessee has gotten worse – and more injured.

It’s really hard for me to put anyone other than Texas A&M and Alabama ahead of Auburn right now. Florida and Tennessee are the only teams in the SEC West that would give Auburn a scare.

This Auburn defense has proven that it’s a top 15 defense in the country, and the offense has made improvements against subpar competition.

This weekend is vital for the perception of this Auburn football team. If they come out and dominate Arkansas like they did Mississippi State, then this number three ranking is solidified.

If they lose to Arkansas, the Tigers will take a nosedive in these rankings next week.

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