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Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier 13 throws a pass as the LSU Tigers take on the Nicholls Colonels at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
We’re now two weeks into the college football season, and it featured the first SEC contest of 2024.
Kentucky was stunned at home by South Carolina on Saturday in Lexington, falling 31-6 to a Gamecocks team it had no answer for. Elsewhere, Texas and Tennessee made statements, delivering convincing ranked wins against Michigan and NC State.
Auburn, Mississippi State and Arkansas all fell against power conference opponents, while Alabama and Oklahoma escaped from potential upsets at home.
Our sample size remains at just two, but here’s how the SEC teams stack up in our league power rankings entering Week 3.
Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen (2) throws the ball against Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024, in Tempe.
Last Week: 14
The Bulldogs had the chance for a nice road win in coach Jeff Lebby’s first game against a power conference opponent, but they fell flat. Despite the offense showing some nice things as it came back from down 27-3 to make it a game in the fourth, the Bulldogs were awful on defense and allowed 262 yards on the ground to Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo.
15. Kentucky Wildcats (1-1)
Sep 7, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) looks to the sideline during the third quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Last Week: 11
The Wildcats were a two-score favorite at home against a Gamecocks team that struggled quite a bit in Week 1, but they had absolutely nothing in this game. It wasn’t an embarrassing performance for the defense, but the passing game managed just 44 yards with starting quarterback Brock Vandagriff…
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-09 18:13:58
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