We're already through 12 weeks of SEC Football during the 2024 college football season. The conference standings have become a collage of similarity, as the Texas Longhorns are now tied with Texas A&M at 5-1 in SEC play. However, South Carolina has continued its winning streak and could end the season at 9-3.

Texas A&M came off the bye week looking to dominate at home vs. New Mexico State. While quarterback Marcel Reed's running ability is certainly a stark advantage, this game was always meant to provide the redshirt freshman more passing reps to gain consistency through the air. In three quarters, Reed completed 20/31 for 268 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, including a rushing score.

While his timing was better, Reed's downfield accuracy is still a work in progress, but it's clear that he will continue to be the starter for the rest of the season.

Around the rest of the SEC, Georgia's home test vs. Tennessee was the biggest and most consequential game on the weekend, causing more chaos in the College Football Playoff conversation.

After another entertaining week, here are the latest SEC Power Rankings after Week 12.

16. Mississippi State (2-9, 0-6 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 16th

Week 12 results: Bye Week

Analysis: Mississippi State entered its Week 12 bye week as the worst team in the SEC, and it won't get any easier.

15. Oklahoma Sooners (5-5, 1-5 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 15th

Week 12 results: Bye Week

Analysis: Will Oklahoma earn its sixth win for bowl eligibility? That's still up in the air, with Alabama next on the schedule.

For more Oklahoma news and analysis, visit Sooners Wire

14. Kentucky (4-6, 1-6 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 12th

Week 12 results: 48-6 win over Murray State

Analysis: Kentucky took care of business against Murray State and has a chance to do the funniest thing ever on the road vs. Texas next Saturday afternoon.

For more Kentucky news and analysis, visit UK Wildcats Wire

13. Arkansas (5-5, 3-4 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 11th

Week 12 results: 20-10 loss to Texas

Analysis: Arkansas squandered its chance to defeat Texas after coming within three points in the second half, only to allow a late touchdown and lose its second consecutive SEC home game.

12. Auburn (4-6, 1-5 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 14th

Week 12 results: 48-14 win over UL Monroe

Analysis: Auburn is a weird team, as the Tigers won just its fourth game of the year after QB Peyton Thorne threw for five touchdowns against UL Monroe. Despite their record, this is a tough team to beat in Jordan-Haire.

For more Auburn news and analysis, visit Auburn Wire

11. Florida (5-5, 3-4 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 13th

Week 12 results: 27-16 win over LSU

Analysis: Florida is a different team with QB DJ Lagway under center, as the Gator's future looks a little brighter amid the shaky season.

For more Florida news and analysis, visit Gators Wire

10. Missouri Tigers (7-3, 3-3 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 10th

Week 12 results: 34-30 loss to South Carolina

Analysis: Missouri's late-game luck ran out against South Carolina, as the Tigers' three-point lead was short-lived, as the Gamecocks marched down the field for a game-winning touchdown with just seconds remaining.

9. LSU (6-4, 3-3 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 8th

Week 12 results: 27-16 loss to Florida

Analysis: LSU isn't a horrible team, but the Tigers have now lost three straight after leading Texas A&M 17-7 at the half, only to be outscored 31-6 in the second half. LSU is officially eliminated from the SEC Championship Game and the College Football Playoff.

For more LSU news and analysis, visit LSU Tigers Wire

8. Vanderbilt (6-4, 3-3 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 9th

Week 12 results: Bye Week

Analysis: Vanderbilt's schedule only gets tougher after the bye week, but this team has earned the benefit of the doubt.

7. South Carolina (7-3, 5-3 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 7th

Week 12 results: 34-30 win over Missouri

Analysis: South Carolina has won three straight games, but it wasn't easy against the Missouri Tigers, needing a late score to keep their thin CFP hopes alive.

6. Alabama (8-2, 4-2 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 5th

Week 12 results: 52-7 win over Mercer

Analysis: Alabama continued to roll on against Mercer as the Tide inch closer to a CFP berth.

For more Alabama news and analysis, visit Roll Tide Wire

5. Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 4th

Week 12 results: 31-17 loss to Gergia

Analysis: Tennessee had every chance to defeat Georgia, but late-game mistakes led to a loss that could have lowered the Volunteers' chances of reaching the College Football Playoff.

For more Tennessee news and analysis, visit Vols Wire

4. Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 2nd

Week 12 results: 38-3 win over New Mexico State

Analysis: Texas A&M cruised past New Mexico State, but QB Marcel Reed's inconsistency in the passing game combined with the thin running back room after Le'Veon Moss's injury is still an issue before facing Auburn on the road next Saturday night.

3. Georiga (8-2, 6-2 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 6th

Week 12 results: 31-17 win over Tennessee

Analysis: Georgia's issues vary weekly, no matter how physical the offense and defense play, but the Bulldogs stifled Tennessee late at home to earn a very, very important win.

For more Georgia news and analysis, visit UGA Wire

2. Ole Miss (8-2, 4-2 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 3rd

Week 12 results: Bye Week

Analysis: Ole Miss looks like a College Football Playoff team after blowing out Georgia last week, but the Rebels look like a more complete team than the Aggies.

1. Texas (9-1, 5-1 SEC)

Last week's ranking: 1st

Week 12 results: 20-10 win over Arkansas

Analysis: Texas isn't perfect by any means, but the Longhorns' No. 1-ranked secondary and loaded pass rush has made the offensive inconsistency less of an issue, especially on the road.

For more Texas news and analysis, visit Longhorns Wire

This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: More change at the top in the SEC Power Rankings after Week 12