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SEC Football: Tennessee, Arkansas rise in Week 2 2023 power rankings

By Matt Melton

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 2: Joe Milton III #7 of the Tennessee Volunteers calls a play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half at Nissan Stadium on September 2, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 2: Joe Milton III #7 of the Tennessee Volunteers calls a play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half at Nissan Stadium on September 2, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images) /
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10. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 10

Also remaining at No. 10 are the Mississippi State Bulldogs, as they opened the Zach Arnett era at home with a 48-7 win over Southeastern Louisiana. This would be a strong offensive showing for the Bulldogs by posting 525 yards of total offense, while also shutting out the Lions in the second half, 28-0.

The Bulldogs (1-0) will now play one of the conference’s more intriguing matchups in Week 2, as Mississippi State will host Arizona in Starkville.

9. South Carolina Gamecocks

Previous Ranking: 8

Falling a spot from No. 8 to No. 9 is South Carolina, as the Gamecocks fell to North Carolina in a neutral-site matchup in Charlotte, NC, 31-17. Trailing by three at halftime, the Gamecocks would be outscored 14-3 in the second half, and struggled to run the ball overall Saturday night, as they amassed only -2 yards on the ground.

Now sitting at 0-1 for the season, South Carolina will open their home schedule in Week 2, as they host Furman.

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