Week 5 delivered the kind of chaos and drama we’ve come to expect from the SEC. Two massive top-10 matchups completely reshaped the top five, putting a new team at the very top of our rankings while demonstrating that the balance of power can shift overnight. The biggest takeaways? Alabama is back, and the Lane Train is rolling toward a playoff berth.
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The Week 5 SEC Scoreboard Rundown
- Alabama 24, Georgia 21 (A seismic upset in Athens)
- Ole Miss 24, LSU 19 (A statement win for the Rebels at home)
- Tennessee 41, Mississippi State 34 (OT) (Vols survive a nail-biter)
- Texas A&M 16, Auburn 10 (Aggies tough out a defensive win)
- Missouri 42, UMass 6 (Tigers handle business)
- Vanderbilt 55, Utah State 35 (Vandy keeps winning)
- South Carolina 35, Kentucky 13 (Gamecocks notch a critical conference win)
- Notre Dame 56, Arkansas 13 (Razorbacks suffer a painful non-conference loss)
The Rankings
- Ole Miss Rebels (5-0, 3-0 SEC) Ole Miss vaults to the top spot. They are the only 3-0 team in conference play, and their gritty 24-19 win over LSU proves they are the team to beat right now. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss continues to lead an efficient, confident offense. Next Week: Bye
- Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1, 1-0 SEC) Kalen DeBoer’s legacy will be defined by wins like the 24-21 road triumph over Georgia. Despite an early non-conference stumble at FSU, beating the Bulldogs in Athens puts the Tide right back in the national conversation and at the top of the SEC West division. Next Week: vs. Vanderbilt
- Texas A&M Aggies (4-0, 1-0 SEC) The Aggies are the quietest undefeated team in the country. Their defense suffocated Auburn in a 16-10 victory. They are winning ugly, but they are winning, and they are built to compete in the trenches. Next Week: vs. Mississippi State
- Georgia Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1 SEC) The Bulldogs fall hard after losing 24-21 at home to Alabama. A loss is a loss, but it’s not a season-ender. Their path to the playoff is still clear: win out, and they are in. Next Week: vs. Kentucky
- LSU Tigers (4-1, 1-1 SEC) LSU takes a major hit after losing 24-19 to Ole Miss. Their offense struggled to find consistency and they must fix their defensive issues quickly if they want to remain in the SEC title hunt. Next Week: Bye
- Oklahoma Sooners (4-0, 1-0 SEC) Oklahoma had a bye week after a solid start. They drop slightly due to the massive resume wins by Alabama and Ole Miss, but they remain a dangerous, undefeated force ready to dive deeper into conference play. Next Week: vs. Kent State
- Vanderbilt Commodores (5-0, 1-0 SEC) Five and oh! Vandy continues its historic start with a dominant 55-35 win over Utah State. Their strength of schedule still raises questions, but the fact they are scoring points and winning consistently cannot be ignored. Next Week: at Alabama
- Tennessee Volunteers (4-1, 1-1 SEC) The Vols needed overtime to defeat a hungry Mississippi State team, winning 41-34. Surviving a close one is better than losing, but their defense allowing 200+ rushing to two straight SEC opponents is not a good sign. Next Week: Bye
- Texas Longhorns (3-1, 0-0 SEC) Texas had a bye week before their SEC debut. The Longhorns are well-rested and prepared for a crucial stretch that will determine if they can compete for a CFP berth. Next Week: at Florida
- Missouri Tigers (5-0, 1-0 SEC) Missouri is 5-0 but they haven’t really played anyone. They handled UMass 42-6, but the schedule gets tougher after the bye. Next Week: Bye
- Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-1, 0-1 SEC) Taking Tennessee to overtime shows a resilience and talent level that belies their 0-1 conference record. They will a tough out all season. Next Week: at Texas A&M
- South Carolina Gamecocks (3-2, 1-2 SEC) The Gamecocks got a much-needed conference win, handily beating lifeless Kentucky 35-13. Their 1-2 conference record is tough, but this win provides a foundation to build on. Next Week: Bye
- Auburn Tigers (3-2, 0-2 SEC) Auburn falls to 0-2 in conference play after the 16-10 loss to A&M. The defense kept them in the game, but the offense simply couldn’t get enough going to win. They need to figure things out during their bye week. Next Week: Bye
- Kentucky Wildcats (2-2, 0-2 SEC) The Wildcats struggled on the road against South Carolina, losing 35-13. Going 0-2 in conference play is a deep hole to climb out of in the brutal SEC and now they have to go to Athens to face an angry Georgia team. Next Week: at Georgia
- Arkansas Razorbacks (2-3, 0-1 SEC) The Razorbacks were absolutely dismantled by Notre Dame, losing 56-13. The blowout loss cost coach Sam Pittman his job Sunday. Next Week: Bye
- Florida Gators (1-3, 0-1 SEC) Florida had a bye week, but still owns the worst record in the conference. The upcoming game against Texas is critical to saving coach Billy Napier’s job. Next Week: vs. Texas
