Alabama cemented its status as a national championship contender with a decisive 18-point victory at LSU's Death Valley, propelling the Crimson Tide to No. 2 in the latest SEC Power Rankings. Quarterback Keelon Russell delivered a poised performance, completing 17 of 24 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, while the Alabama defense made four fourth-down stops and forced two turnovers.
Georgia retained the top spot after a dominant 42-7 win at Ole Miss, outrushing the Rebels 295 yards to 252 total yards and effectively ending quarterback Trinidad Chambliss's Heisman hopes. Texas holds at No. 3 following a 21-point comeback win at Missouri, while Tennessee and South Carolina round out the top five. LSU drops to No. 7 after its third loss, and Ole Miss falls to No. 8 after its playoff hopes were dashed by Georgia.
