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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Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

2. Alabama Crimson Tide

Previous Ranking: 2

As mentioned previously, Alabama remains in the No. 2 spot by a slim margin after the Crimson Tide’s 34-24 home loss to Texas. A game in which Alabama was out-gained in total yardage, 454-362, the Crimson Tide would trail by a score of 13-6 entering halftime, and were also outscored in the second half, 21-18.

Alabama (1-1) will now travel for the first time this season in Week 3, as the Crimson Tide face South Florida in a non-conference matchup.

1. Georgia Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 1

To conclude this week’s update, Georgia remains in the No. 1 spot coming off their 45-3 win over Ball State. A game in which the Bulldogs defense forced three turnovers, the Bulldogs would pull away with a 31-0 advantage in the second quarter, and never looked back.

Georgia (2-0) will now begin their SEC football schedule in Week 3, as the Bulldogs host South Carolina.

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