Alabama Crimson Tide: Week Eight SEC Power Rankings

The Alabama Crimson Tide took care of business against the Tennessee Vols in Tuscaloosa. The Tide made some mistakes that allowed the Vols to make some explosive plays, keeping Tennessee in the game for longer than its talent weaknesses and lack of depth should have allowed.

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback, Bryce Young had another outstanding game. He made big plays when the Tide needed them and showed he has the skills to be a running threat.

The presentation of SEC Week Eight Power Rankings has an abbreviated format from previous weeks. Five SEC teams had open dates in week eight. A sixth SEC team, the Arkansas Razorbacks had the equivalent of a practice game against Arkansas – Pine Bluff. In two other games, between four SEC teams, there was little doubt about the winning team.

Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs lead SEC

The result of the game schedule situations is very little movement in the latest SEC Power Rankings.

Week Eight SEC Power Rankings

Given the lack of suspense, a countdown format is not used this week.

1. Georgia Bulldogs; BYE; 7-0 overall and 5-0 in the SEC’ National ranking, No. 1 (AP and Coaches); Next opponent the Florida Gators
2. Alabama Crimson Tide; Alabama 52 – Tennessee 24; 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the SEC; National ranking No. 3 (AP and Coaches); Next is a bye week
3. Ole Miss Rebels; Ole Miss 31 – LSU 17; 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the SEC; National ranking No. 10 (AP) and No. 9 (Coaches); Next game at Auburn
4. Texas A&M Aggies; TAMU 44 – South Carolina 14; 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC; National ranking, No. 14 in both polls; Next is a bye week
5. Kentucky Wildcats; BYE; 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the SEC; National ranking No. 12 in both polls; Next at Mississippi State
6. Auburn Tigers; BYE; 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the SEC; National ranking, No. 18 (AP) and No. 21 (Coaches); Next opponent, Ole Miss in Auburn
7. Florida Gators; BYE; 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SEC; Next opponent the Georgia Bulldogs
8. Arkansas Razorbacks; Arkansas 45 – Arkansas – Pine Bluff 3; 5-3 overall and 1-3 in the SEC; Next is a bye week
9. Tennessee Volunteers; Alabama 54 – Tennessee 24; 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SEC; Next is a bye week
10. Mississippi State Bulldogs; Mississippi State 45 – Vanderbilt 6; 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the SEC; Next opponent is Kentucky in Starkville
11. LSU Tigers; Ole Miss 31 – LSU 17; 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the SEC; Next is a bye week
12. South Carolina Gamecocks; TAMU 44 – South Carolina 14; 4-4 overall and 1-4 in the SEC; Next is a bye week
13. Missouri Tigers; BYE; 3-4 overall and 0-3 in the SEC; Next at Vanderbilt
14. Vanderbilt Commodores; MSU 45 – Vandy 6; 2-6 overall and 0-4 in the SEC; Next opponent is Missouri in Nashville

The Alabama Crimson Tide bye week provides an opportunity for the team to work on its weaknesses. There is no extra preparation needed for LSU this season.

LSU Athletic Director, Scott Woodward might want to re-think letting Ed Orgeron finish the season. LSU cannot beat the Tide in Tuscaloosa, and the Bengal Tigers have only one sure win left on the schedule. Keeping Coach O around for a few more weeks makes little sense.