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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Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

12. Florida Gators

Previous Ranking: 13

Rising a spot from No. 13 to No. 12 are the Florida Gators, as they picked up their first win this year Saturday with a 49-7 home victory over McNeese. A complete performance from the Gators, they would out-gain McNeese in total yardage, 560-112, which also included 327 rushing yards, with Florida also carrying a 42-0 lead into the fourth quarter of the contest.

Now owning a 1-1 record, Florida will begin SEC football action this week with a home matchup against No. 11 ranked Tennessee.

11. Auburn Tigers

Previous Ranking: 11

The Auburn Tigers also remain in their No. 11 spot from last week, as they went on the road to California to pickup a close win over the Golden Bears late Saturday night, 14-10. A game where Auburn trailed for a majority, the Tigers would amass only 230 yards of total offense, as well as struggle with turnovers by committing four.

Auburn (2-0) will now return home in Week 3, as the Tigers are set to host Samford.

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