SEC Football: Arkansas, Florida rise in Week 3 2023 power rankings
By Matt Melton
![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) 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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/4d24f80d003003deeaf0877a55c30977728480cf15f0cd93e88563fda7c24d8a.jpg)
6. Kentucky Wildcats
Previous Ranking: 6
Staying put in the No. 6 spot this week is Kentucky, who is coming off a 28-17 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday. A game that was tied 7-7 at halftime, the Wildcats used a third quarter in which they outscored Eastern Kentucky 14-3 to eventually pull away in the contest.
Now sitting at 2-0 on the season, Kentucky will remain at home in Week 3 as the Wildcats host Akron.
5. Ole Miss Rebels
Previous Ranking: 5
After picking up one of SEC football’s top wins of the weekend by defeating Tulane on the road by a final score of 37-20, Ole Miss remains in the No. 5 spot this week. A game that was tied 17-17 entering the fourth quarter, the Rebels would completely own the fourth quarter to pull away, as they outscored Tulane, 20-3, across the game’s final frame.
The Rebels will now return home in Week 3 for another intriguing non-conference matchup, as Ole Miss (2-0) hosts Georgia Tech in Oxford.