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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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Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images) /

4. LSU Tigers

Previous Ranking: 3

The final team to drop in this week’s update is LSU, as the Tigers fall a spot from No. 3 to No. 4 as a result of their 45-24 neutral-site loss to Florida State in what was a Top 10 matchup. A game in which the Tigers actually led 17-14 at halftime, LSU would be outscored 31-7 in the second half, with Florida State eventually pulling away in the fourth quarter.

LSU (0-1) will now open their home schedule in Week 2, as the Tigers host Grambling in Baton Rouge.

3. Tennessee Volunteers

Previous Ranking: 4

Taking the Tigers spot entering Week 2 at No. 3 is Tennessee, as the Volunteers rise a spot from No. 4 after their 49-13 neutral-site win over Virginia. An impressive showing on the ground from the Volunteers by rushing for a combined 287 yards, Tennessee would lead 21-3 at halftime, and would go on to put the game away by outscoring the Cavaliers 28-10 in the second half.

Now at 1-0 on the year, Tennessee will open their 2023 home schedule in Week 2 by hosting Austin Peay.

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