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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Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) /

4. LSU Tigers

Previous Ranking: 4

Remaining at No. 4 this week is LSU, as the Tigers picked up their first win of the season Saturday by defeating Grambling, 72-10. A game in which LSU amassed 622 yards of total offense, 302 of which came via the running game, the Tigers would lead 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, and would go on to outscore Grambling across the game’s final three frames, 58-0.

As mentioned previously, LSU (1-1) will now open SEC football play Saturday by traveling to face Mississippi State.

3. Tennessee Volunteers

Previous Ranking: 3

Remaining at No. 3 by a slim margin is Tennessee, as the Volunteers picked up a 30-13 win at home over Austin Peay on Saturday. A game in which the Volunteers amassed 228 rushing yards, Tennessee would lead 13-6 at halftime of the contest, and eventually pulled away due to a 17-7 advantage in the second half.

As mentioned previously, Tennessee (2-0) will open SEC football play on the road in Week 3, as the Volunteers travel to Florida.

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