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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/c9140cd3d6557d5321268a09891b18b17bd4745284a240577dbbe4400445af9c.jpg)
6. Kentucky Wildcats
Previous Ranking: 6
Coming off a 44-14 home win over Ball State, the Kentucky Wildcats remain in the No. 6 spot in this week’s update. After a bit of a slow start, the Wildcats would take control of the contest with a 20-0 advantage in the second quarter, and would go on to outscore Ball State across the games final three frames a combined 41-7.
Now sitting at 1-0 this season, Kentucky will remain at home in Week 2 with a matchup against Eastern Kentucky.
5. Ole Miss Rebels
Previous Ranking: 5
After posting one of SEC football’s top offensive performances during Week 1, Ole Miss remains at No. 5 coming off their 73-7 home win over Mercer. A near complete performance for the Rebels, Ole Miss would put the game away early with a 38-7 lead at halftime, and would shine offensively by compiling 667 yards of total offense.
The Rebels will now play in one of SEC football’s top Week 2 matchups, as Ole Miss (1-0) will travel to Tulane for a Top 25 matchup.