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Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) runs the ball down the field during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats defense at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
The Georgia Bulldogs survived in a low-scoring 13-12 win at Kentucky to move to 3-0. Now, Georgia has a bye week ahead of a Week 5 clash at Alabama.
The SEC’s top game of Week 3 featured LSU picking up a 36-33 road win at South Carolina. ESPN’s “College GameDay” attended the LSU-South Carolina game. South Carolina held a lead for much of the contest, but was unable to make one play to get the win.
Week 3 was a good week for the top teams in the SEC in nonconference play. Both Alabama and Ole Miss dominated Power Four opponents on the road. Missouri got a ranked win over Boston College. Tennessee earned a huge win over an inferior opponent.
However, bad teams in the SEC picked up some brutal losses. Vanderbilt, who was 2-0, lost to Georgia State. Toledo blew out Mississippi State.
SEC football power rankings after Week 3
Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith (26) celebrates a defensive stop in the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Mandatory Credit:© Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
1. Texas Longhorns (3-0)
Texas is the new No. 1 in our SEC power rankings after the Longhorns earned a comfortable in their 56-7 home win over UTSA. Quarterback Quinn Ewers suffered an injury, so that is something to monitor.
The Longhorns looked like national championship contenders in their Week 2 win over Michigan.
2. Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0)
Alabama and quarterback Jalen Milroe played well on the road in a 42-10 win at Wisconsin in Week 3. The Crimson Tide have a bye in Week 4 before hosting Georgia…
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-18 15:33:29
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