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SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team after loaded Week 11 slate

matt melton
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Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

A conference that has produced multiple weeks of high-profile matchups so far this year, few weeks from the SEC however can compare to what occurred during Week 11 of the 2024 season.

Even despite four teams being on a bye week, the SEC produced easily the top two matchups in college football Saturday, which took place in both Oxford and Baton Rouge. In addition to this, places such as Austin and Nashville also hosted intriguing matchups, with some of those results also potentially making headlines by surprising some.

As you'd expect, some of these results had ripple effects across the college football landscape, which included our weekly SEC power rankings.

Let's take a look at how those results affected the latest update of our 2024 SEC football power rankings coming out of Week 11, starting with No. 16:

16. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Mississippi State running back Johnnie Daniels (20) runs with the ball during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
Mississippi State running back Johnnie Daniels (20) runs with the ball during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 16

  • 2024 Record: 2-8 overall (0-6 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 33-14 loss at No. 7 Tennessee

  • Week 12 Opponent: BYE

The Mississippi State Bulldogs remained winless in SEC action coming out of Saturday after a 33-14 road loss at Tennessee. Mississippi State enters a bye week at 2-8 overall, as well as 0-6 in SEC play.

15. Auburn Tigers

Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 15

  • 2024 Record: 3-6 overall (1-5 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: BYE

  • Week 12 Opponent: vs. UL Monroe

The Auburn Tigers were the first-of-multiple SEC football teams to not play Saturday due to a bye week. Auburn will return to play this upcoming Saturday at home against UL Monroe.

14. Kentucky Wildcats

Sep 21, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) passes the ball during the third quarter against the Ohio Bobcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) passes the ball during the third quarter against the Ohio Bobcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 14

  • 2024 Record: 3-6 overall (1-6 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: BYE

  • Week 12 Opponent: vs. Murray State

The Kentucky Wildcats were also not in action Saturday due to a bye week. Kentucky will return to action in Week 12 at home against Murray State.

13. Oklahoma Sooners

Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jayden Gibson (1) throws a pass against Missouri Tigers linebacker Chuck Hicks (30) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jayden Gibson (1) throws a pass against Missouri Tigers linebacker Chuck Hicks (30) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 13

  • 2024 Record: 5-5 overall (1-5 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 30-23 loss at No. 24 Missouri

  • Week 12 Opponent: BYE

The Oklahoma Sooners continued their recent skid Saturday with a 30-23 defeat at Missouri, which was the fourth loss in the last five games. Oklahoma now enters a bye week at 5-5 overall, as well as 1-5 in SEC play.

12. Florida Gators

Nov 9, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 11

  • 2024 Record: 4-5 overall (2-4 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 49-17 loss at No. 5 Texas

  • Week 12 Opponent: vs. No. 15 LSU

The Florida Gators certainly had a disappointing Week 11 where they were blown out by Texas in Austin by a final score of 49-17. Billy Napier and the Gators will now return home with a record that is under .500, and will take on the LSU Tigers in Week 12.

11. Arkansas Razorbacks

Sep 14, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) passes in the second half against the UAB Blazers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) passes in the second half against the UAB Blazers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 12

  • 2024 Record: 5-4 overall (3-3 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: BYE

  • Week 12 Opponent: vs. No. 5 Texas

Arkansas did not play Saturday due to a bye week. The Razorbacks will be back in action Week 12 for an anticipated home contest against the Texas Longhorns.

10. Vanderbilt Commodores

Nov 9, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) passes the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) passes the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 8

  • 2024 Record: 6-4 overall (3-3 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 28-7 loss vs. South Carolina

  • Week 12 Opponent: BYE

Vanderbilt had a bit of a disappointing result Saturday on their home field, falling to South Carolina by a final score of 28-7. The Commodores enter their bye week sitting at 6-4 overall, as well as 3-3 in the SEC.

9. Missouri Tigers

Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers safety Marvin Burks Jr. (1) celebrates after a fumble recovery during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers safety Marvin Burks Jr. (1) celebrates after a fumble recovery during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 10

  • 2024 Record: 7-2 overall (3-2 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 30-23 win vs. Oklahoma

  • Week 12 Opponent: at South Carolina

The Missouri Tigers used a late fumble recovery for a touchdown in order to survive a potential home upset by Oklahoma. Missouri will travel in Week 12 for a road game at South Carolina.

8. South Carolina Gamecocks

Nov 9, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer and his team celebrate the after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer and his team celebrate the after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 9

  • 2024 Record: 6-3 overall (4-3 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 28-7 win at Vanderbilt

  • Week 12 Opponent: vs. No. 24 Missouri

South Carolina won their third consecutive game Saturday with an impressive 28-7 road victory at Vanderbilt. The Gamecocks will now return home in Week 12 to host the Missouri Tigers.

7. LSU Tigers

Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 6

  • 2024 Record: 6-3 overall (3-2 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 42-13 loss vs. No. 11 Alabama

  • Week 12 Opponent: at Florida

After a six-game winning streak, LSU dropped their second-straight game Saturday night at home via a rough 42-13 blowout loss against Alabama. The Tigers will now travel to the Florida Gators this weekend looking to snap their skid.

6. Texas A&M Aggies

Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Bowling Green Falcons at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Bowling Green Falcons at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 7

  • 2024 Record: 7-2 overall (5-1 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: BYE

  • Week 12 Opponent: vs. New Mexico State

The Texas A&M Aggies did not play during Week 11 due to being on a bye. Texas A&M will return in Week 12 at home against New Mexico State.

5. Georgia Bulldogs

Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) drops back to pass during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) drops back to pass during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 1

  • 2024 Record: 7-2 overall (5-2 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 28-10 loss at No. 16 Ole Miss

  • Week 12 Opponent: vs. No. 7 Tennessee

The Georgia Bulldogs suffered their second loss of the 2024 season Saturday afternoon in Oxford when they fell at Ole Miss by a final score of 28-10. Georgia will now return home for the SEC's top game during Week 12, a Top 25 showdown with the Tennessee Volunteers.

4. Ole Miss Rebels

Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) reacts with defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (1) after a defensive stop during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) reacts with defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (1) after a defensive stop during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 5

  • 2024 Record: 8-2 overall (4-2 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 28-10 win vs. No. 3 Georgia

  • Week 12 Opponent: BYE

Ole Miss had likely their biggest win of the 2024 season Saturday at home, as the Rebels topped Georgia by a final score of 28-10. The Rebels now enter their bye week at 8-2 overall, as well as 4-2 in SEC play.

3. Alabama Crimson Tide

Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) calls for the ball against LSU Tigers safety Major Burns (8) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) calls for the ball against LSU Tigers safety Major Burns (8) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 4

  • 2024 Record: 7-2 overall (4-2 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 42-13 win at No. 15 LSU

  • Week 12 Opponent: vs. Mercer

The Alabama Crimson Tide routed the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge by a final score of 42-13 in what was likely the SEC's most impressive performance Saturday. Alabama will return home in Week 12 to face Mercer.

2. Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs with the ball during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs with the ball during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 3

  • 2024 Record: 8-1 overall (5-1 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 33-14 win vs. Mississippi State

  • Week 12 Opponent: at No. 3 Georgia

Tennessee won their fourth consecutive game at home Saturday by defeating Mississippi State by a final score of 33-14. The Volunteers will now turn their attention to the SEC's headline matchup in Week 12 on the road against the Georgia Bulldogs.

1. Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) reacts after a play during the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) reacts after a play during the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 2

  • 2024 Record: 8-1 overall (4-1 in SEC)

  • Week 11 Result: 49-17 win vs. Florida

  • Week 12 Opponent: at Arkansas

Texas had arguably the SEC's most impressive performance during Week 11, as the Longhorns simply dominated Florida at home by a final score of 49-17. The Longhorns will look to continue that in Week 12 on the road at Arkansas.

This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team after loaded Week 11 slate