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SEC Power Rankings: Texas A&M on the rise after Week 9 slate

matt melton
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Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

After a loaded slate last weekend, SEC football was home to a few notable matchups during Week 9, headlined by a Top 25 showdown in places such as College Station, Tuscaloosa, and Nashville. Yes, there were three different Top 25 matchups in the SEC alone during Week 9.

However, one of those three was arguably bigger than the others, as the two lone SEC undefeated teams in conference play faced off in a game that was among college football's best during Week 9.

So, coming off this past weekend's action, here are our latest SEC football power rankings entering Week 10 of the 2024 season, starting with No. 16:

16. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Oct 26, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) reacts after a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) reacts after a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 16

  • 2024 Record: 1-7 overall (0-5 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: 58-25 loss vs. Arkansas

  • Week 10 Opponent: vs. Massachusetts

Mississippi State's struggles continued Saturday where they lost their seventh consecutive game via a 58-25 loss to Arkansas at home. The Bulldogs will host Massachusetts this week looking to snap that skid.

15. Kentucky Wildcats

Oct 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 15

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

  • Week 9 Result: 24-10 loss vs. Auburn

  • Week 10 Opponent: at No. 7 Tennessee

The Kentucky Wildcats lost their third-straight game Saturday with a 24-10 loss to Auburn at home. Kentucky will now travel to Tennessee in Week 10.

14. Oklahoma Sooners

Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Taylor Tatum (8) runs after a catch during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Taylor Tatum (8) runs after a catch during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 13

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

  • Week 9 Result: 26-14 loss at No. 18 Ole Miss

  • Week 10 Opponent: vs. Maine

The Oklahoma Sooners' struggles continued in Week 9, as the program dropped their third-straight game with a 26-14 road loss at Ole Miss. Oklahoma will look to snap that three-game skid in Week 10 at home against Maine.

13. Auburn Tigers

Oct 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) carries the ball during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) carries the ball during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 14

  • 2024 Record: 3-5 overall (1-4 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: 24-10 win at Kentucky

  • Week 10 Opponent: vs. No. 25 Vanderbilt

The Auburn Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak Saturday with a 24-10 road win at Kentucky. Auburn will now return home in Week 10 to host the Vanderbilt Commodores.

12. Arkansas Razorbacks

Oct 26, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Deonte Anderson (91) during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) runs the ball while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Deonte Anderson (91) during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 11

  • 2024 Record: 5-3 overall (3-2 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: 58-25 win at Mississippi State

  • Week 10 Opponent: vs. No. 18 Ole Miss

Arkansas had one of their top offensive performances of the season Saturday afternoon, as the Razorbacks defeated Mississippi State in Starkville by a final score of 58-25. Looking ahead, the Razorbacks will play the other team from the state in Week 10 by hosting Ole Miss.

11. South Carolina Gamecocks

Oct 19, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Raheim Sanders (5) scores a touchdown past Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Raheim Sanders (5) scores a touchdown past Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 12

  • 2024 Record: 4-3 overall (2-3 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: BYE

  • Week 10 Opponent: vs. No. 14 Texas A&M

South Carolina was the first SEC team on a bye during Week 9, as the Gamecocks did not play. The Gamecocks will return to action in Week 10 at home as they host one of the conference's top teams in the Texas A&M Aggies.

10. Florida Gators

Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 10

  • 2024 Record: 4-3 overall (2-2 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: BYE

  • Week 10 Opponent: vs. No. 2 Georgia in Jacksonville, Florida

Florida also did not play this past Saturday due to the Gators being on a bye week. The Gators are set to return this Saturday for a rivalry game against Georgia in Jacksonville, Florida.

9. Missouri Tigers

Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Pyne (6) rolls out to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Pyne (6) rolls out to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 8

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

  • Week 9 Result: 34-0 loss at No. 15 Alabama

  • Week 10 Opponent: BYE

Missouri struggled during Week 9, as the Tigers went to Tuscaloosa, and left with a 34-0 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tigers now enter a bye week at 6-2 overall, as well as 2-2 in the SEC.

8. Vanderbilt Commodores

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) for a loss during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) for a loss during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 9

  • 2024 Record: 5-3 overall (2-2 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: 27-24 loss vs. No. 5 Texas

  • Week 10 Opponent: at Auburn

Vanderbilt was a loser in a Top 25 matchup Saturday, falling at home to Texas in a close contest, 27-24. The Commodores now sit at 5-3 overall headed to Auburn later this week.

7. LSU Tigers

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 3

  • 2024 Record: 6-2 overall (3-1 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: 38-23 loss at No. 14 Texas A&M

  • Week 10 Opponent: BYE

LSU was one of the biggest teams to fall this week after their 38-23 road loss at Texas A&M. The Tigers now enter their bye week at 6-2 overall, as well as 3-1 in SEC play.

6. Texas A&M Aggies

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the LSU Tigers in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the LSU Tigers in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

  • Previous Ranking: No. 7

  • 2024 Record: 7-1 overall (5-0 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: 38-23 win vs. No. 8 LSU

  • Week 10 Opponent: at South Carolina

The Texas A&M Aggies picked up arguably the SEC's most impressive win during Week 9, topping the LSU Tigers at home by a final score of 38-23. In Week 10, Texas A&M will look to remain undefeated in SEC play on the road at South Carolina.

5. Ole Miss Rebels

Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4), defensive tackle Akelo Stone (95) and defensive end Princely Umanmielen (1) react after a fourth down stop during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4), defensive tackle Akelo Stone (95) and defensive end Princely Umanmielen (1) react after a fourth down stop during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 6

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

  • Week 9 Result: 26-14 win vs. Oklahoma

  • Week 10 Opponent: at Arkansas

Ole Miss bounced back from a difficult road loss a week ago with a 26-14 home win over Oklahoma. The Rebels will look to continue that success in Week 10 at Arkansas.

4. Alabama Crimson Tide

Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Justice Haynes (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) after scoring a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Justice Haynes (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) after scoring a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 5

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

  • Week 9 Result: 34-0 win vs. No. 21 Missouri

  • Week 10 Opponent: BYE

Alabama had an impressive performance during Week 9, as the Crimson Tide topped Missouri at home by a final score of 34-0. The Crimson Tide now enter their bye week at 6-2 overall, as well as 3-2 in SEC play.

3. Tennessee Volunteers

Oct 12, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) prepares to throw a pass against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Oct 12, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) prepares to throw a pass against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 4

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

  • Week 9 Result: BYE

  • Week 10 Opponent: vs. Kentucky

The Tennessee Volunteers did not play Saturday due to a bye week. Tennessee will return to action in Week 10 by hosting Kentucky.

2. Texas Longhorns

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates with his team after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates with his team after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 2

  • 2024 Record: 7-1 overall (3-1 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: 27-24 win at No. 25 Vanderbilt

  • Week 10 Opponent: BYE

Texas was back in the win column Saturday with a 27-24 ranked road win at Vanderbilt. This result improved the Longhorns to 7-1 overall, as well as 3-1 in the SEC, entering their bye week.

1. Georgia Bulldogs

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) directs his offense in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) directs his offense in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-Imagn Images

  • Previous Ranking: No. 1

  • 2024 Record: 6-1 overall (4-1 in SEC)

  • Week 9 Result: BYE

  • Week 10 Opponent: vs. Florida in Jacksonville, Florida

The Georgia Bulldogs were the final SEC team to not play Saturday due to a bye week. Georgia will return to action in Week 10 at a neutral-site against the rival Florida Gators.

This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: SEC Power Rankings: Texas A&M on the rise after Week 9 slate