SEC Football: Arkansas, Florida rise in Week 3 2023 power rankings

By Matt Melton | Sep 12, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - SEPTEMBER 09: K.J. Jefferson #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks drops back to pass in the first half during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 09, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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Missouri Tide offensive line (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

Coming off a weekend that was headlined by major matchups in places such as Tuscaloosa and Miami, here is the latest update of our power rankings as we enter Week 3 of the 2023 SEC football season.

Arkansas, Florida rise in Week 3 2023 SEC football power rankings

14. Vanderbilt Commodores

Previous Ranking: 14

We begin this week once again at No. 14 with Vanderbilt, as the Commodores suffered their first loss of the season Saturday afternoon on the road to Wake Forest, 36-20. The Commodores would trail by a score of 24-14 at halftime in the contest, and struggled with turnovers by committing three, as well as allowing 288 rushing yards to the Demon Deacons.

Now sitting at 2-1 on the season, Vanderbilt will travel once again during Week 3 to face UNLV on the road.

13. Missouri Tigers

Previous Ranking: 12

The first team to drop this week is Missouri, as the Tigers fall a spot from No. 12 to No. 13 after a win at home in a close game against Middle Tennessee, 23-19. Carrying a 16-10 lead into the fourth quarter, the Tigers were actually outscored in the game’s final frame, 9-7, but were still able to hang on for a close win over the Blue Raiders.

Still undefeated at 2-0 on the year, Missouri is now set for their toughest test yet, as the Tigers will host No. 15 Kansas State in Week 3.

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