SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team following loaded rivalry week

SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team following loaded rivalry weekStory byMatt Melton, Roll Tide WireSun, November 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM UTC·7 min read

This past Saturday, the 2025 SEC football regular season officially came to an end with a loaded rivalry week slate.

A week where games began Friday, the SEC got things going prior to Saturday with three massive matchups on Nov. 28, each of which had conference title implications. This included the Egg Bowl in Starkville, Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate in Atlanta, and the Lone Star Showdown in Austin.

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The slate then concluded Saturday with numerous intriguing matchups, headlined by the Iron Bowl in Auburn to cap the week.

Taking an overall look at the slate as well, many of these games produced significant outcomes, with the SEC title game matchup as a result now finalized coming out of the weekend.

Following is a look at the updated SEC power rankings entering conference championship week, as well as a look at which two teams will be playing in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.

16. Arkansas Razorbacks

Nov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jackson (7) drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 16

Arkansas suffered a 31-17 loss at home to Missouri on Saturday. Despite a lead at halftime, the Razorbacks were outscored in the second half a combined 17-0, and struggled mightily with penalties by committing 16 total.

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The Razorbacks' season ends at 2-10 overall (0-8 SEC).

15. South Carolina Gamecocks

Nov 29, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Lanorris Sellers (16) passes against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 13

South Carolina's season came to an end Saturday at home with a 28-14 loss to in-state rival Clemson. Aside from a solid second quarter, this was simply a rough showing from the Gamecocks, a game in which South Carolina had a total of four turnovers committed.

The Gamecocks' season ends at 4-8 overall (1-7 SEC).

14. Auburn Tigers

Nov 29, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) carries the ball during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 14

Auburn saw their season come to an end Saturday night with a 27-20 home loss to Alabama in the Iron Bowl. During the loss, Auburn was actually tied in the fourth quarter with Alabama, but had two very costly turnovers near the red zone.

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The Tigers' season ends at 5-7 overall (1-7 SEC).

13. Kentucky Wildcats

Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the first quarter at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 12

Kentucky's season came to an end Saturday with a 41-0 road loss at Louisville, a result that cost the Wildcats bowl-eligibility. This was simply a rough showing in which the Wildcats posted only 140 yards of total offense, committed two turnovers, and went a combined 2-of-13 on third downs.

The Wildcats end the season at 5-7 overall (2-6 SEC).

12. Florida Gators

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs in for a touch down during the second half of an NCAA football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 29, Florida beat Florida State 40-21.2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

• Previous Ranking: No. 15

Florida's season came to an end Saturday afternoon with a 40-21 home win over in-state rival Florida State. A result which snapped a four-game losing streak, Florida owned the second half of the contest to the tune of a 23-7 edge, and were led by a monster showing from running back Jadan Baugh, who rushed for 266 yards and two scores on 38 attempts.

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The Gators' season ends at 4-8 overall (2-6 SEC).

11. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) passes the ball during a college football game between Mississippi State and Ole Miss at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. The Egg Bowl game marks the 122nd meeting between the two teams.

• Previous Ranking: No. 11

Mississippi State's season came to an end during rivalry week with a 38-19 loss at home to rival Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl. Despite a strong showing from quarterback Kamario Taylor in his first start, the Bulldogs struggled at times on defense by surrendering 545 yards of total offense, and were never able to overcome a 21-10 halftime deficit.

The Bulldogs third consecutive loss, Mississippi State will miss a bowl game at 5-7 overall (1-7 SEC).

10. LSU Tigers

Nov 29, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Louisiana State Tigers quarterback Michael van Buren Jr. (11) throws during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 9

LSU nearly pulled off a significant upset Saturday afternoon in Norman, ultimately falling on the road at Oklahoma, 17-13. Despite forcing three Oklahoma turnovers, LSU struggled on the offensive side of the ball in the loss, as the Tigers posted only 198 yards of total offense, while also finishing 2-of-14 on third down.

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The Tigers (7-5 overall, 3-5 SEC) will await their bowl game opponent.

9. Missouri Tigers

Nov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) rushes during the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 10

Missouri ended the regular season with a 31-17 road win at Arkansas. This was a game where Missouri racked up 322 of their 347 total yards on the ground, while also owning a 17-0 advantage in the second half.

At 8-4 overall (4-4 SEC), Missouri will await their bowl game opponent.

8. Tennessee Volunteers

Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) passes against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half against at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 8

Tennessee fell at home to Vanderbilt on Saturday in a ranked matchup, 45-24. A game which was tied at halftime, the Volunteers were outscored in the second half a combined 24-3, and surrendered 582 yards of total offense, as well as 314 on the ground.

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The Volunteers (8-4 overall, 4-4 SEC) await their bowl opponent.

7. Vanderbilt Commodores

Nov 29, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2), running back Sedrick Alexander (28) and offensive lineman Jordan White (53) celebrate a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 7

Vanderbilt picked up a massive rivalry week victory Saturday by defeating Tennessee in Knoxville, 45-24. Despite a pair of turnovers, this was the third consecutive game where Vanderbilt scored 45 points headlined by 582 yards of total offense, 314 of which came on the ground, while the Commodores also owned the second half with a 24-3 edge.

The Commodores will await their College Football Playoff fate at 10-2 overall (6-2 SEC).

6. Texas Longhorns

Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning throws a pass during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 6

Texas picked up a big win during rivalry week by handing rival Texas A&M their first loss of the season in Austin, 27-17. In the win, Texas forced two Aggie turnovers, posted 218 yards rushing, and dominated the fourth quarter to the tune of a 24-7 advantage.

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At 9-3 overall (6-2 SEC), Texas will await their College Football Playoff fate.

5. Ole Miss Rebels

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) passes the ball during a college football game between Mississippi State and Ole Miss at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. The Egg Bowl game marks the 122nd meeting between the two teams.

• Previous Ranking: No. 5

In the midst of rumors surrounding head coach Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss left Starkville on Saturday with a big 38-19 road win at Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl. Jumping out to an early lead, Ole Miss racked up 545 yards of total offense in the win led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns.

Ole Miss misses the conference title game at 11-1 overall (7-1 SEC), and will await their College Football Playoff fate.

4. Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) celebrates his interception as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Auburn Tigers 27-20.

• Previous Ranking: No. 4

Alabama kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive Saturday with a 27-20 road win at Auburn in the Iron Bowl. In the win, Alabama struggled at times offensively by racking up only 280 total yards with 4-of-17 conversions on third down, but did force two turnovers, both of which were massive from Bray Hubbard.

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At 10-2 overall (7-1 SEC), the Crimson Tide now advance to the SEC Championship Game this Saturday where they will face Georgia.

3. Oklahoma Sooners

Nov 29, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (5) makes a touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against the Louisiana State Tigers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 3

Oklahoma survived a near devastating upset Saturday afternoon in Norman with a 17-13 win over LSU. The Sooners offense struggled in this game at times with three turnovers, but Oklahoma's defense was again a massive story, as they limited LSU to only 198 yards of total offense.

At 10-2 overall (6-2 SEC), Oklahoma will await their College Football Playoff fate.

2. Texas A&M Aggies

Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) keeps the ball for yards during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 1

The Texas A&M Aggies suffered their first loss of the season Friday night on the road at rival Texas, 27-10. During the loss, Texas A&M had two costly turnovers, went 4-of-14 on third downs, and were outscored 24-7 during the second half.

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With the loss, Texas A&M misses the conference title game at 11-1 overall (7-1 SEC), and will await their College Football Playoff fate.

1. Georgia Bulldogs

Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) passes the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

• Previous Ranking: No. 2

Georgia defeated rival Georgia Tech on Friday afternoon in the latest edition of clean, old-fashioned hate, 16-9. With the game played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, this was a defensive battle between the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets, with Georgia able to win due to a big second quarter, as well as limiting Georgia Tech to only 250 yards of total offense.

Improving to 11-1 overall (7-1 SEC), Georgia advances to the SEC Championship Game where they will face Alabama this upcoming Saturday.

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This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Georgia Bulldogs atop SEC football power rankings entering Week 15

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