SEC Football: Tennessee, LSU rise in Week 8 2022 power rankings

By Matt Melton | Oct 19, 2022

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 15: Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates a win over the Alabama Crimson Tide with a cigar at Neyland Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 52-49. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /

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Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images) /

2. Tennessee Volunteers

Previous Ranking: 3

Speaking of the Volunteers, Tennessee rises up to No. 2 as a result of their 52-49 win over the Crimson Tide last Saturday. The Volunteers first win over Alabama since 2006, Tennessee had yet another impressive offensive performance headlined by the QB/WR duo of Hendon Hooker and Jalin Hyatt, one that connected for five touchdowns.

Coming off one of the biggest wins in recent program history, Tennessee will remain at home during week eight as the Volunteers will host UT-Martin. Tennessee will be massive favorites, and should win this game by at-least three touchdowns.

1. Georgia Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 2

Returning to the No. 1 spot, Georgia is coming off a dominant week seven victory at home over Vanderbilt, a game in which the Bulldogs were victorious 55-0. Georgia’s second defensive shutout of the season, the Bulldogs were simply dominant against the Commodores, outgaining Vanderbilt 579-150 in total yardage, while also allowing only 10 first downs all game.

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The Bulldogs now enter their bye week with a 7-0 overall record, as well as a 4-0 mark in SEC Football play. Georgia will return to play in week nine for a neutral-site matchup with rival Florida in Jacksonville, a game in which the Bulldogs will be favored.

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