SEC Roundup: Georgia Smokes South Carolina, A&M Bounces Back, Arkansas, Florida Avoid Disaster

The Southeastern Convention checked in with a 9-1 file in non-conference video games this weekend, whereas a pair of non-conference video games instructed the 4 faculties concerned proper the place they stand 1 / 4 by means of the common season. Here is what occurred: 

SCORES (Rankings replicate the Sept. 11 AP Ballot)

Youngstown State 0, No. 9 Kentucky 31

Abilene Christian 17, Missouri 34

No. 1 Georgia 48, South Carolina 7

No. 22 Penn State 41, Auburn 12

No. 20 Ole Miss 42, Georgia Tech 0

Vanderbilt 38, Northern Illinois 28

UL Monroe 7, No. 2 Alabama 63

Mississippi State 16, LSU 31

Missouri State 27, No. 10 Arkansas 38

Akron 6, No. 15 Tennessee 63

South Florida 28, No. 18 Florida 31

No. 13 Miami 9, No. 24 Texas A&M 17

TOP STORYLINES

–Texas A&M rebounded after getting punked at residence by Appalachian State, holding an excellent Miami offense to simply 9 factors. Nothing was fairly concerning the Saturday evening affair, however the Aggies proved that the season may not be over simply but. As soon as SEC play begins, time will inform. 

–Georgia is the most effective crew within the nation, and admittedly, it may not be shut. Spencer Rattler and the Gamecocks had been held to just about nothing, although they turned the primary crew to attain a landing towards the Bulldogs. Stetson Bennett has taken that subsequent step as a professional quarterback and is not only a recreation supervisor. Whereas being a decent finish, Brock Bowers could also be the most effective ball-catcher within the nation. Good luck taking down UGA this 12 months. 

–LSU stunned many Saturday evening, dealing with the air raid and taking it to Mississippi State for a gritty win. Jayden Daniels is progressing as a quarterback, and regardless that the Tigers aren’t nearly as good as they need to be, there’s nonetheless loads of expertise down on the Bayou. For the Bulldogs, Saturday was fairly the disappointing outcome. The SEC West goes to beat up on each other down in direction of the underside of the totem pole. 

-Honorable point out to Vanderbilt, who defied the percentages and defeated Northern Illinois in DeKalb. The Commodores had been underdogs, in keeping with Vegas, which frankly is simply unhappy. Vandy possesses an honest offense, it is simply that it in all probability will not work towards SEC defenses. 

IT JUST MEANS…LESS

–Auburn. Ouch. It should not be that simple for a crew to return into Jordan Hare Stadium and go away with a win, however Penn State did simply that. The Tigers did not look nice in both of their first two tuneups, however it did not trigger a lot concern. Many individuals, myself included, had even talked themselves in choosing Auburn to upset the Nittany Lions. As an alternative, it appears like it should be that anticipated lengthy, lengthy season down on The Plains. Good luck Bryan Harsin. 

–Florida didn’t have the rebound week that many individuals anticipated following the robust loss at residence to Kentucky. As an alternative, USF was a area purpose away from taking the Gators to additional time inside The Swamp. Anthony Richardson is combating passing the soccer, and has so much to work on earlier than he heads to Knoxville for a ranked matchup with the Volunteers subsequent weekend. 

-Shut name, Arkansas! Bobby Petrino was oh-so-close to choosing up one last win in Fayetteville. It wasn’t simply an early onslaught, both. Missouri State went toe-to-toe with a top-10 crew for 4 quarters. It definitely asks some questions of the Razorbacks shifting ahead, however most of these needs to be answered subsequent weekend after they sq. off with Texas A&M. 

WEEK 3 POWER RANKINGS

1. Georgia
2. Alabama
3. Kentucky 
4. Tennessee
5. Arkansas
6. Ole Miss
7. Florida 
8. Texas A&M
9. LSU
10. Mississippi State
11. South Carolina
12. Missouri
13. Auburn
14. Vanderbilt

WEEK 4 MATCHUPS 

• Missouri (2-1) at Auburn (2-1)- Midday EST
• Kent State (1-2) at Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC)- Midday
• Bowling Inexperienced (1-2) at Mississippi State (2-1, 0-1 SEC)- Midday
• Florida (2-1, 0-1 SEC) at Tennessee (3-0)- 3:30
• Tulsa (2-1) at Ole Miss (3-0)- 4:00
• Arkansas (3-0, 1-0 SEC) at Texas A&M (2-1)- 7:00
• Northern Illinois (1-2) at Kentucky (3-0, 1-0 SEC)- 7:00
• Vanderbilt (3-1) at Alabama (3-0)- 7:30
• New Mexico (2-1) at LSU (2-1, 1-0 SEC)- 7:30
• Charlotte (1-3) at South Carolina (1-2, 0-2 SEC)- 7:30